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Prayer times in São Benedito
This page shows today’s prayer times in São Benedito, Ceará, worked out 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.
Today’s prayer times in São Benedito
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for São Benedito
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in São Benedito
It is useful to know how prayer times in São Benedito move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:15 AM on 21 December and 4:34 AM on 21 June, a shift of 19 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:42 PM and 5:52 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 22 min in the december solstice and falls to 11 h 53 min in the june solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:39 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:51 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:54 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:34 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:09 PM | 5:42 PM | 6:52 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:24 AM | 5:33 AM | 11:36 AM | 2:43 PM | 5:39 PM | 6:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:15 AM | 5:31 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:04 PM |
São Benedito does not use the same time zone as the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in São Benedito is called roughly 28 minutes earlier than in Brasília, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,516 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in São Benedito
The Qibla in São Benedito is at 67.8° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,213 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 67.8°.
Ramadan timetable for São Benedito
Fasting in São Benedito, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:05 PM and imsak at 4:28 AM on the first day, 13 h 27 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:59 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 18 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
São Benedito on the map
The coordinates of São Benedito are 4.0486° S and 40.8650° W. The nearest cities on our site are Ibiapina (14 km), Carnaubal (16 km), and Guaraciaba do Norte (19 km). Luís Correia, the nearest administrative centre, is 158 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Ceará.
- Name
- São Benedito
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ceará, Brazil
- Population
- 47,640
- Coordinates
- -4.04861, -40.86500
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,213 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in São Benedito
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in São Benedito comes roughly 54 minutes later around the june solstice (4:02 PM instead of 3:09 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:51 AM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to São Benedito, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near São Benedito
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in São Benedito
When is Maghrib in São Benedito?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:42 PM on 21 June and 5:52 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in São Benedito differ from Brasília?
Yes. São Benedito is 1,516 km from Brasília, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in São Benedito is called about 28 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
Which calculation method is used for São Benedito?
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 São Benedito?
The Qibla in São Benedito is 67.8° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,213 km away.
How long is the fast in São Benedito during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 27 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.