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Prayer times in Aracoiaba
This page shows today’s prayer times in Aracoiaba, Ceará, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Brazil.
Adhan times in Aracoiaba today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Aracoiaba
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Aracoiaba by season
Prayer times in Aracoiaba change noticeably between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 4:06 AM and Maghrib at 5:45 PM, for a day of 12 h 23 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 4:26 AM and Maghrib to 5:33 PM, and the day is just 11 h 52 min. That is a difference of 0 h 31 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:31 AM | 5:39 AM | 11:43 AM | 2:50 PM | 5:46 PM | 6:51 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:26 AM | 5:41 AM | 11:37 AM | 3:00 PM | 5:33 PM | 6:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:16 AM | 5:24 AM | 11:28 AM | 2:35 PM | 5:31 PM | 6:36 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:06 AM | 5:22 AM | 11:33 AM | 3:00 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:56 PM |
Aracoiaba does not use the same time zone as the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Aracoiaba comes about 36 minutes earlier than in Brasília, but the real solar difference comes from the 1,613 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Aracoiaba and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Aracoiaba is at 67.5° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,016 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 67.5°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Aracoiaba
Fasting in Aracoiaba, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:58 PM and imsak at 4:20 AM on the first day, 13 h 28 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:50 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 18 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
Aracoiaba on the map
The coordinates of Aracoiaba are 4.3711° S and 38.8142° W. The closest places on our site are Baturité (9 km), Capistrano (15 km), and Redenção (19 km). Aquiraz, the nearest administrative centre, is 70 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Ceará.
- Name
- Aracoiaba
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ceará, Brazil
- Population
- 25,553
- Coordinates
- -4.37111, -38.81417
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,016 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Aracoiaba
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Aracoiaba comes about 54 minutes later around the june solstice (3:54 PM instead of 3:00 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:43 AM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Aracoiaba and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Aracoiaba
- Baturité9 km · north-west
- Capistrano15 km · south-west
- Redenção19 km · north-east
- Barreira21 km · north-east
- Itapiúna25 km · south-west
- Ocara28 km · south-east
- Chorozinho36 km · east
- Guaiúba42 km · north-east
Prayer times in Aracoiaba: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Aracoiaba?
Fajr in Aracoiaba depends on the season: about 4:06 AM on 21 December and about 4:26 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Aracoiaba during Ramadan?
About 13 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Aracoiaba?
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 Aracoiaba?
The Qibla in Aracoiaba is 67.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,016 km away.
Do prayer times in Aracoiaba differ from Brasília?
Yes. Aracoiaba is 1,613 km from Brasília, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Aracoiaba comes roughly 36 minutes earlier than in Brasília.