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Prayer times in Quixeré
This page shows today’s prayer times in Quixeré, 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.
Prayer times in Quixeré today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Quixeré
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Quixeré
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Quixeré on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:01 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 25 min, against only 11 h 50 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:39 PM and 6:54 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:24 AM and 11:39 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Quixeré and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:27 AM | 5:36 AM | 11:39 AM | 2:48 PM | 5:43 PM | 6:48 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:24 AM | 5:39 AM | 11:34 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:29 PM | 6:39 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:12 AM | 5:21 AM | 11:24 AM | 2:33 PM | 5:28 PM | 6:33 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:01 AM | 5:17 AM | 11:30 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:43 PM | 6:54 PM |
Quixeré does not use the same time zone as the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Quixeré comes about 40 minutes earlier than in Brasília, while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 1,611 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Quixeré
From Quixeré you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 67.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 8,962 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Quixeré and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Quixeré during Ramadan
Fasting in Quixeré, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:55 PM and imsak at 4:15 AM on the first day, 13 h 30 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:47 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 Quixeré
Quixeré lies at 5.0742° S, 37.9886° W, in Ceará, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Aracati, 62 km away. Nearby places include Limoeiro do Norte (14 km), Russas (15 km), and Tabuleiro do Norte (25 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Quixeré
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ceará, Brazil
- Population
- 22,293
- Coordinates
- -5.07417, -37.98861
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,962 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Quixeré
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Quixeré comes about 53 minutes later around the june solstice (3:50 PM instead of 2:57 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:39 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 Quixeré (UTC−3), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Quixeré
- Limoeiro do Norte14 km · south-west
- Russas15 km · north
- Tabuleiro do Norte25 km · south-west
- Jaguaruana35 km · north-east
- Baraúna41 km · east
- Morada Nova43 km · west
- Aracati62 km · north-east
- Apodi69 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Quixeré
When is Maghrib in Quixeré?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:29 PM on 21 June and 5:43 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Quixeré?
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 Quixeré?
The Qibla in Quixeré is 67.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,962 km away.
How long is the fast in Quixeré 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.
Do prayer times in Quixeré differ from Brasília?
Yes. Quixeré is 1,611 km from Brasília, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Quixeré comes about 40 minutes earlier than in Brasília.