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Prayer times in Rio Branco
Muslims living in Rio Branco can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Rio Branco is a regional capital in Brazil, in Acre, with about 419,452 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Rio Branco
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Rio Branco
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Rio Branco change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Rio Branco on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:50 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 43 min, against only 11 h 33 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:30 PM and 7:04 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:24 AM and 11:39 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rio Branco and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:26 AM | 5:35 AM | 11:39 AM | 2:54 PM | 5:42 PM | 6:48 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:31 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:33 AM | 2:52 PM | 5:19 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:11 AM | 5:20 AM | 11:24 AM | 2:39 PM | 5:27 PM | 6:33 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:50 AM | 5:08 AM | 11:29 AM | 2:56 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:04 PM |
Rio Branco does not use the same time zone as the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−5. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Rio Branco is called about 40 minutes earlier than in Brasília, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 2,248 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Rio Branco
Qibla from Rio Branco: 70.7° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 12,225 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Rio Branco remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Rio Branco during Ramadan
Ramadan in Rio Branco: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:08 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:00 PM, about 13 h 42 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 23 min, shorter by 19 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Rio Branco is located
The coordinates of Rio Branco are 9.9747° S and 67.8100° W. The nearest cities on our site are Senador Guiomard (21 km), Porto Acre (53 km), and Plácido de Castro (79 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Acre.
- Name
- Rio Branco
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Acre, Brazil
- Population
- 419,452
- Coordinates
- -9.97472, -67.81000
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 70.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,225 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Rio Branco
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Rio Branco comes roughly 50 minutes later around the june solstice (3:42 PM instead of 2:52 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:39 AM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Rio Branco and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Rio Branco
- Senador Guiomard21 km · south
- Porto Acre53 km · north-east
- Plácido de Castro79 km · south-east
- Xapuri107 km · south-west
- Sena Madureira139 km · north-west
- Boca do Acre143 km · north
- Brasiléia155 km · south-west
- Epitaciolândia155 km · south-west
Prayer times in Rio Branco: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Rio Branco during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 42 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 23 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Rio Branco?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:19 PM on 21 June and 5:51 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Rio Branco?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
What is the Qibla direction in Rio Branco?
The Qibla in Rio Branco is 70.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,225 km away.
Do prayer times in Rio Branco differ from Brasília?
Yes. Rio Branco is 2,248 km from Brasília, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Rio Branco is called roughly 40 minutes earlier than in Brasília.