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Prayer times in Pilar
This page shows today’s prayer times in Pilar, Alagoas, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Brazil.
Adhan times in Pilar today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Pilar
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Pilar change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Pilar on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:44 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 41 min, compared with only 11 h 34 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:24 PM and 6:55 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:16 AM and 11:31 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Pilar and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:18 AM | 5:28 AM | 11:31 AM | 2:46 PM | 5:35 PM | 6:40 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:23 AM | 5:39 AM | 11:26 AM | 2:45 PM | 5:13 PM | 6:24 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:03 AM | 5:13 AM | 11:16 AM | 2:31 PM | 5:20 PM | 6:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:44 AM | 5:01 AM | 11:22 AM | 2:49 PM | 5:42 PM | 6:55 PM |
Pilar is in a different time zone from the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Pilar comes about 48 minutes earlier than in Brasília, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,469 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in Pilar
Qibla direction for Pilar: 66.2° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 8,955 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Pilar is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Pilar during Ramadan
Fasting in Pilar, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:52 PM and imsak at 4:01 AM on the first day, 13 h 41 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:41 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 23 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
Where Pilar is located
The coordinates of Pilar are 9.5972° S and 35.9567° W. The nearest cities on our site are Atalaia (13 km), Marechal Deodoro (14 km), and Satuba (15 km). Maceió, the nearest administrative centre, is 25 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Alagoas.
- Name
- Pilar
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Alagoas, Brazil
- Population
- 35,370
- Coordinates
- -9.59722, -35.95667
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,955 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Pilar
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Pilar comes roughly 51 minutes later around the june solstice (3:35 PM instead of 2:45 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:31 AM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Pilar and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Pilar
- Atalaia13 km · north-west
- Marechal Deodoro14 km · south-east
- Satuba15 km · east
- Rio Largo17 km · north-east
- Capela25 km · north-west
- São Miguel dos Campos25 km · south-west
- Maceió25 km · east
- Messias27 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Pilar
Which calculation method is used for Pilar?
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 Pilar?
The Qibla in Pilar is 66.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,955 km away.
How long is the fast in Pilar during Ramadan?
About 13 h 41 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 23 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Pilar differ from Brasília?
Yes. Pilar is 1,469 km from Brasília, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Pilar comes about 48 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
When is Fajr in Pilar?
Fajr in Pilar depends on the season: about 3:44 AM on 21 December and about 4:23 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.