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Prayer times in Madre de Deus
This page shows today’s prayer times in Madre de Deus, Estado de Bahia, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Brazil.
Today’s prayer times in Madre de Deus
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Madre de Deus
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Madre de Deus change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Madre de Deus on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:47 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 53 min, against only 11 h 23 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:29 PM and 7:13 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:27 AM and 11:42 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Madre de Deus and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:28 AM | 5:38 AM | 11:42 AM | 3:00 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:52 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:39 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:36 AM | 2:52 PM | 5:18 PM | 6:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:13 AM | 5:24 AM | 11:27 AM | 2:45 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:37 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:47 AM | 5:06 AM | 11:32 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:13 PM |
Madre de Deus is in a different time zone from the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Madre de Deus is called about 37 minutes earlier than in Brasília, but the real solar difference depends on the 1,058 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Madre de Deus and distance to Makkah
In Madre de Deus you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 66.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,361 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Madre de Deus 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 Madre de Deus
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Madre de Deus is around 4:07 AM and iftar at 6:06 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 49 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:17 AM and iftar to 5:52 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 26 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Madre de Deus
The coordinates of Madre de Deus are 12.7408° S and 38.6208° W. The closest places on our site are Candeias (11 km), São Francisco do Conde (14 km), and Itaparica (18 km). Salvador, the nearest administrative centre, is 30 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Estado de Bahia.
- Name
- Madre de Deus
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Estado de Bahia, Brazil
- Population
- 21,432
- Coordinates
- -12.74083, -38.62083
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,361 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Madre de Deus
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Madre de Deus is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:42 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 49 minutes around 21 June: 2:52 PM for the majority, 3:41 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Madre de Deus, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Madre de Deus
- Candeias11 km · north-east
- São Francisco do Conde14 km · north-west
- Itaparica18 km · south
- Santo Amaro24 km · north-west
- Simões Filho24 km · east
- Vera Cruz24 km · south
- São Sebastião do Passé29 km · north-east
- Salvador30 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Madre de Deus
What is the Qibla direction in Madre de Deus?
The Qibla in Madre de Deus is 66.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,361 km away.
When is Fajr in Madre de Deus?
Fajr in Madre de Deus changes with the seasons: about 3:47 AM on 21 December and about 4:39 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Madre de Deus?
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 Madre de Deus differ from Brasília?
Yes. Madre de Deus is 1,058 km from Brasília, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Madre de Deus is called roughly 37 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
How long is the fast in Madre de Deus during Ramadan?
About 13 h 49 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 26 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.