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Prayer times in Marco
Muslims living in Marco can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Marco is a city in Brazil, in Ceará, with about 25,799 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Marco
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Marco
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Marco
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Marco on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:14 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 18 min, compared with only 11 h 57 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:51 PM and 6:59 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:33 AM and 11:48 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Marco and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:36 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:48 AM | 2:54 PM | 5:51 PM | 6:56 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:29 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:42 AM | 3:06 PM | 5:41 PM | 6:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:21 AM | 5:30 AM | 11:33 AM | 2:38 PM | 5:36 PM | 6:41 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:14 AM | 5:29 AM | 11:39 AM | 3:05 PM | 5:48 PM | 6:59 PM |
Marco is in a different time zone from the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Marco comes about 31 minutes earlier than in Brasília, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,645 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Marco
The Qibla in Marco is at 67.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,100 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 67.8°.
Fasting hours in Marco during Ramadan
Fasting in Marco, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:02 PM and imsak at 4:26 AM on the first day, 13 h 25 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:55 PM for a fast of 13 h 18 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
Marco on the map
Marco is located at 3.1239° S, 40.1467° W, in Ceará, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Luís Correia, 171 km away. Close by you will find Bela Cruz (8 km), Morrinhos (12 km), and Acaraú (27 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Marco
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ceará, Brazil
- Population
- 25,799
- Coordinates
- -3.12389, -40.14667
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,100 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Marco
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Marco takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:48 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 54 minutes around 21 June: 3:06 PM for the majority, 4:01 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Marco, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Marco
- Bela Cruz8 km · north
- Morrinhos12 km · south
- Acaraú27 km · north
- Itarema34 km · north-east
- Santana do Acaraú38 km · south
- Jijoca de Jericoacoara42 km · north-west
- Amontada44 km · south-east
- Massapê49 km · south-west
Prayer times in Marco: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Marco?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:41 PM on 21 June and 5:48 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Marco?
The Qibla in Marco is 67.8° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,100 km away.
Do prayer times in Marco differ from Brasília?
Yes. Marco is 1,645 km from Brasília, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Marco is called about 31 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
How long is the fast in Marco during Ramadan?
About 13 h 25 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 Marco?
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.