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Prayer times in Encruzilhada
Muslims living in Encruzilhada can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Encruzilhada is a city in Brazil, in Estado de Bahia, with about 19,107 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Encruzilhada today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Encruzilhada
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Encruzilhada change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Encruzilhada move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:49 AM on 21 December and 4:52 AM on 21 June, a shift of 1 h 03 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:22 PM and 6:13 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 03 min around the december solstice and drops to 11 h 12 min around 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 | 4:36 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:52 AM | 6:09 AM | 11:45 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:22 PM | 6:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:21 AM | 5:33 AM | 11:36 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:40 PM | 6:47 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:49 AM | 5:10 AM | 11:42 AM | 3:07 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:29 PM |
Encruzilhada does not use the same time zone as the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Encruzilhada comes roughly 28 minutes earlier than in Brasília, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 752 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Encruzilhada
Qibla direction for Encruzilhada: 66.9° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 9,711 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Encruzilhada remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Encruzilhada
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Encruzilhada is at about 4:12 AM and iftar at 6:18 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 57 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:24 AM and iftar to 6:02 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 29 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Encruzilhada
The coordinates of Encruzilhada are 15.5314° S and 40.9094° W. The nearest cities on our site are Cândido Sales (35 km), Itambé (44 km), and Macarani (52 km). Guaratinga, the nearest administrative centre, is 168 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Estado de Bahia.
- Name
- Encruzilhada
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Estado de Bahia, Brazil
- Population
- 19,107
- Coordinates
- -15.53139, -40.90944
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,711 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Encruzilhada
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Encruzilhada is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:51 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 48 minutes around 21 June: 2:58 PM for the majority, 3:45 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Encruzilhada, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Encruzilhada
- Cândido Sales35 km · west
- Itambé44 km · north-east
- Macarani52 km · east
- Belo Campo66 km · north-west
- Pedra Azul67 km · south-west
- Vitória da Conquista74 km · north
- Almenara76 km · south
- Itapetinga78 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Encruzilhada
When is Fajr in Encruzilhada?
Fajr in Encruzilhada changes with the seasons: about 3:49 AM on 21 December and about 4:52 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Encruzilhada?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:22 PM on 21 June and 6:13 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Encruzilhada?
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.
Do prayer times in Encruzilhada differ from Brasília?
Yes. Encruzilhada is 752 km from Brasília, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Encruzilhada comes about 28 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
What is the Qibla direction in Encruzilhada?
The Qibla in Encruzilhada is 66.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,711 km away.