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Prayer times in Várzea Alegre
Looking for the prayer times in Várzea Alegre? Below 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 Várzea Alegre, Ceará (Independência). Every figure is computed for 5.3500° S, 40.3833° W, so the times reflect Várzea Alegre itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Várzea Alegre today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Várzea Alegre
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Várzea Alegre change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Várzea Alegre on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:10 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 26 min, compared with only 11 h 49 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:48 PM and 7:04 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:34 AM and 11:49 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Várzea Alegre and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:37 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:49 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:52 PM | 6:57 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:34 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:06 PM | 5:38 PM | 6:48 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:22 AM | 5:31 AM | 11:34 AM | 2:43 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:10 AM | 5:26 AM | 11:40 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:04 PM |
Várzea Alegre does not use the same time zone as the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Várzea Alegre is called roughly 30 minutes earlier than in Brasília, but the real solar difference comes from the 1,422 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Várzea Alegre
From Várzea Alegre you pray towards the east, at an angle of 67.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,218 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Várzea Alegre 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.
Ramadan timetable for Várzea Alegre
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Várzea Alegre is at about 4:25 AM and iftar at 6:05 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 30 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:28 AM and iftar to 5:57 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 19 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Várzea Alegre is located
The coordinates of Várzea Alegre are 5.3500° S and 40.3833° W. The closest places on our site are Independência (10 km), Crateús (37 km), and Novo Oriente (48 km). Quiterianópolis, the nearest administrative centre, is 65 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Ceará.
- Name
- Várzea Alegre
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ceará, Brazil
- Population
- 21,841
- Coordinates
- -5.35000, -40.38333
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.6° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,218 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Várzea Alegre
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Várzea Alegre is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:49 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 53 minutes around 21 June: 3:06 PM for the majority, 3:59 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Várzea Alegre and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Várzea Alegre
- Independência10 km · south-east
- Crateús37 km · north-west
- Novo Oriente48 km · south-west
- Tamboril58 km · north
- Quiterianópolis65 km · south-west
- Monsenhor Tabosa72 km · north-east
- São João dos Inhamuns73 km · south
- Tauá73 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Várzea Alegre
When is Maghrib in Várzea Alegre?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:38 PM on 21 June and 5:53 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Várzea Alegre?
The Qibla in Várzea Alegre is 67.6° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,218 km away.
How long is the fast in Várzea Alegre during Ramadan?
About 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 Várzea Alegre differ from Brasília?
Yes. Várzea Alegre is 1,422 km from Brasília, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Várzea Alegre is called about 30 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
Which calculation method is used for Várzea Alegre?
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.