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Prayer times in Ocara
Looking for the prayer times in Ocara? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Ocara, Ceará. Every figure is computed for 4.4908° S, 38.5967° W, which means the times match Ocara itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Ocara today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Ocara prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ocara change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ocara on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:05 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 23 min, against only 11 h 52 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:43 PM and 6:55 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:27 AM and 11:42 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ocara and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:30 AM | 5:39 AM | 11:42 AM | 2:50 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:50 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:25 AM | 5:40 AM | 11:36 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:32 PM | 6:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:15 AM | 5:24 AM | 11:27 AM | 2:35 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:35 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:05 AM | 5:21 AM | 11:32 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:44 PM | 6:55 PM |
Ocara is in a different time zone from the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Ocara comes about 37 minutes earlier than in Brasília, but the real solar difference comes from the 1,617 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Ocara
The Qibla in Ocara is at 67.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,999 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 67.4°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Ocara
For those fasting in Ocara, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:57 PM and imsak at 4:19 AM on the first day, 13 h 28 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:50 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.
About Ocara
Ocara lies at 4.4908° S, 38.5967° W, in Ceará, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Aquiraz, 69 km away. Nearby places include Barreira (23 km), Chorozinho (24 km), and Aracoiaba (28 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ocara
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ceará, Brazil
- Population
- 24,493
- Coordinates
- -4.49083, -38.59667
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,999 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ocara
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ocara comes about 53 minutes later around the june solstice (3:53 PM instead of 2:59 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:42 AM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Ocara (UTC−3), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Ocara
- Barreira23 km · north
- Chorozinho24 km · north-east
- Aracoiaba28 km · north-west
- Redenção33 km · north-west
- Capistrano34 km · west
- Baturité37 km · north-west
- Itapiúna37 km · west
- Pacajus38 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ocara
What time is Fajr in Ocara?
Fajr in Ocara depends on the season: about 4:05 AM on 21 December and about 4:25 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Ocara differ from Brasília?
Yes. Ocara is 1,617 km from Brasília, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Ocara is called roughly 37 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
When is Maghrib in Ocara?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:32 PM on 21 June and 5:44 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Ocara?
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.
How long is the fast in Ocara during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 19 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.