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Prayer times in Maraú
Muslims living in Maraú can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Maraú is a city in Brazil, in Estado de Bahia, with about 20,617 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Maraú today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Maraú
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Maraú
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Maraú on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:45 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 58 min, compared with only 11 h 18 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:29 PM and 7:18 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:28 AM and 11:44 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Maraú and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:29 AM | 5:40 AM | 11:44 AM | 3:03 PM | 5:47 PM | 6:54 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:43 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:38 AM | 2:52 PM | 5:17 PM | 6:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:14 AM | 5:25 AM | 11:28 AM | 2:48 PM | 5:32 PM | 6:39 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:45 AM | 5:05 AM | 11:34 AM | 3:00 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:18 PM |
Maraú is in a different time zone from the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Maraú comes about 36 minutes earlier than in Brasília, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 976 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in Maraú
In Maraú you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 66.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,461 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Maraú 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Maraú
For those fasting in Maraú, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:09 PM and imsak at 4:07 AM on the first day, 13 h 53 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:54 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 27 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
Where Maraú is located
The coordinates of Maraú are 14.1040° S and 39.0149° W. The closest places on our site are Itacaré (20 km), Camamu (20 km), and Ibirapitanga (39 km). Wenceslau Guimarães, the nearest administrative centre, is 68 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Estado de Bahia.
- Name
- Maraú
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Estado de Bahia, Brazil
- Population
- 20,617
- Coordinates
- -14.10395, -39.01490
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,461 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Maraú
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Maraú comes roughly 48 minutes later around the june solstice (3:40 PM instead of 2:52 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:44 AM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Maraú and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Maraú: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Maraú?
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 Maraú differ from Brasília?
Yes. Maraú is 976 km from Brasília, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Maraú comes roughly 36 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
What is the Qibla direction in Maraú?
The Qibla in Maraú is 66.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,461 km away.
When is Maghrib in Maraú?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:17 PM on 21 June and 6:03 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Maraú during Ramadan?
About 13 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 27 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.