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Prayer times in Assaré
This page shows today’s prayer times in Assaré, Ceará, calculated 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 the usual reference in Brazil.
Namaz times in Assaré today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Assaré
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Assaré
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Assaré on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:05 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 32 min, compared with only 11 h 43 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:44 PM and 7:05 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:32 AM and 11:47 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Assaré and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:34 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:47 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:50 PM | 6:55 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:35 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:03 PM | 5:33 PM | 6:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:19 AM | 5:29 AM | 11:32 AM | 2:43 PM | 5:35 PM | 6:40 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:05 AM | 5:22 AM | 11:37 AM | 3:05 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:05 PM |
Assaré is in a different time zone from the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Assaré is called about 32 minutes earlier than in Brasília, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,323 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Assaré
Qibla from Assaré: 67.3° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 9,231 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Assaré is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Assaré
For those fasting in Assaré, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:04 PM and imsak at 4:21 AM on the first day, 13 h 34 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:55 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 20 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
Where Assaré is located
Assaré lies at 6.8744° S, 39.8750° W, in Ceará, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Quiterianópolis, 147 km away. Nearby places include Nova Olinda (32 km), Farias Brito (34 km), and Santana do Cariri (38 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Assaré
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ceará, Brazil
- Population
- 23,478
- Coordinates
- -6.87444, -39.87500
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,231 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Assaré
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Assaré comes about 52 minutes later around the june solstice (3:55 PM instead of 3:03 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:47 AM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Assaré (UTC−3), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Assaré
- Nova Olinda32 km · south-east
- Farias Brito34 km · east
- Santana do Cariri38 km · south-east
- Araripe48 km · south-west
- Jucás55 km · north-east
- Cariús56 km · north-east
- Campos Sales60 km · west
- Várzea Alegre65 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Assaré
What is the Qibla direction in Assaré?
The Qibla in Assaré is 67.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,231 km away.
Do prayer times in Assaré differ from Brasília?
Yes. Assaré is 1,323 km from Brasília, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Assaré is called about 32 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
What time is Fajr in Assaré?
Fajr in Assaré changes with the seasons: about 4:05 AM on 21 December and about 4:35 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Assaré during Ramadan?
About 13 h 34 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Assaré?
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.