Regional capital · Amapá
Prayer times in Macapá
Muslims living in Macapá can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Macapá is a regional capital in Brazil, in Amapá, with about 512,902 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Macapá today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Macapá
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Macapá
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Macapá on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:07 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 08 min, compared with only 12 h 06 min on 23 September. Isha ranges between 7:25 PM and 7:41 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:17 PM and 12:32 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Macapá and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:07 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:17 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:03 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:37 PM |
Macapá does not use the same time zone as the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Macapá comes about 13 minutes later than in Brasília, but the real solar difference comes from the 1,792 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Macapá
Qibla direction for Macapá: 68.6° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 10,098 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Macapá remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Macapá during Ramadan
For those fasting in Macapá, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:42 PM and imsak at 5:14 AM on the first day, 13 h 18 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:38 PM for a fast of 13 h 15 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
Where Macapá is located
Macapá is located at 0.0389° N, 51.0664° W, in Amapá, in Brazil. Close by you will find Santana (15 km), Mazagão (30 km), and Afuá (79 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Macapá
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Amapá, Brazil
- Population
- 512,902
- Coordinates
- 0.03889, -51.06639
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.6° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,098 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Macapá
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Macapá is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:32 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 56 minutes around 21 June: 3:52 PM for the majority, 4:48 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Macapá (UTC−3), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Macapá
- Santana15 km · south-west
- Mazagão30 km · south-west
- Afuá79 km · east
- Porto Grande84 km · north-west
- Tucumã114 km · east
- Chaves122 km · east
- Pedra Branca do Amapari128 km · north-west
- Tartarugalzinho164 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Macapá
What is the Qibla direction in Macapá?
The Qibla in Macapá is 68.6° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,098 km away.
How long is the fast in Macapá during Ramadan?
About 13 h 18 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Macapá?
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.
When is Maghrib in Macapá?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:20 PM on 23 September and 6:30 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Macapá differ from Brasília?
Yes. Macapá is 1,792 km from Brasília, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Macapá comes roughly 13 minutes later than in Brasília.