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Prayer times in Banabuiú
This page shows today’s prayer times in Banabuiú, 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.
Salah times in Banabuiú today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Banabuiú
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Banabuiú by season
Prayer times in Banabuiú vary a lot over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at around 4:05 AM and Maghrib at 5:47 PM, giving a day of 12 h 26 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 4:28 AM and Maghrib to 5:32 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 49 min. That is a difference of 0 h 37 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:31 AM | 5:40 AM | 11:43 AM | 2:52 PM | 5:46 PM | 6:51 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:28 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:37 AM | 3:00 PM | 5:32 PM | 6:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:16 AM | 5:25 AM | 11:28 AM | 2:37 PM | 5:31 PM | 6:36 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:05 AM | 5:21 AM | 11:34 AM | 3:01 PM | 5:47 PM | 6:58 PM |
Banabuiú does not use the same time zone as the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Banabuiú is called roughly 36 minutes earlier than in Brasília, but the real solar difference depends on the 1,524 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Banabuiú
Qibla direction for Banabuiú: 67.4° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 9,067 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Banabuiú remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Banabuiú during Ramadan
For those fasting in Banabuiú, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:59 PM and imsak at 4:19 AM on the first day, 13 h 30 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:51 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 19 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
Where Banabuiú is located
Banabuiú is located at 5.3097° S, 38.9206° W, in Ceará, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Aracati, 152 km away. Close by you will find Jaguaretama (38 km), Quixadá (39 km), and Quixeramobim (43 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Banabuiú
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ceará, Brazil
- Population
- 17,195
- Coordinates
- -5.30972, -38.92056
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,067 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Banabuiú
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Banabuiú comes roughly 53 minutes later around the june solstice (3:53 PM instead of 3:00 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:43 AM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Banabuiú
- Jaguaretama38 km · south-east
- Quixadá39 km · north
- Quixeramobim43 km · west
- Solonópole48 km · south
- Senador Pompeu59 km · south-west
- Morada Nova65 km · east
- Jaguaribe73 km · south-east
- Piquet Carneiro78 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Banabuiú
When is Maghrib in Banabuiú?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:32 PM on 21 June and 5:47 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Banabuiú?
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 Fajr in Banabuiú?
Fajr in Banabuiú changes with the seasons: about 4:05 AM on 21 December and about 4:28 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Banabuiú during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 30 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 19 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Banabuiú?
The Qibla in Banabuiú is 67.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,067 km away.