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Prayer times in Recanto das Emas
This page shows today’s prayer times in Recanto das Emas, Federal District, worked out 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Brazil.
Namaz times in Recanto das Emas today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Recanto das Emas
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Recanto das Emas
Prayer times in Recanto das Emas change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 4:17 AM and Maghrib at 6:43 PM, giving a day of 13 h 05 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:22 AM and Maghrib to 5:50 PM, and the day is just 11 h 11 min. That is a difference of 1 h 54 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:26 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:17 AM | 5:38 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:59 PM |
Recanto das Emas lies 20 km south-west of Brasília, so Dhuhr in Recanto das Emas comes about 1 minute later than in Brasília. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Recanto das Emas.
Qibla in Recanto das Emas and distance to Makkah
In Recanto das Emas you face towards the east, at an angle of 68.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,436 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Recanto das Emas 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.
Fasting hours in Recanto das Emas during Ramadan
For those fasting in Recanto das Emas, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:47 PM and imsak at 4:40 AM on the first day, 13 h 58 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:31 PM for a fast of 13 h 29 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
Recanto das Emas on the map
The coordinates of Recanto das Emas are 15.9086° S and 48.0645° W. The nearest cities on our site are Riacho Fundo II (2 km), Samambaia (5 km), and Riacho Fundo (6 km). Brasília, the nearest administrative centre, is 20 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Federal District.
- Name
- Recanto das Emas
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Federal District, Brazil
- Population
- 115,550
- Coordinates
- -15.90864, -48.06447
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,436 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Recanto das Emas
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Recanto das Emas takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:20 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 47 minutes around 21 June: 3:26 PM for the majority, 4:13 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Recanto das Emas (UTC−3), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Recanto das Emas
- Riacho Fundo II2 km · north-east
- Samambaia5 km · north-west
- Riacho Fundo6 km · north-east
- Águas Claras9 km · north-east
- Núcleo Bandeirante11 km · east
- Gama13 km · south
- Ceilândia13 km · north-west
- Park Way13 km · east
Prayer times in Recanto das Emas: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Recanto das Emas?
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.
How long is the fast in Recanto das Emas during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 58 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 29 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Recanto das Emas?
Fajr in Recanto das Emas depends on the season: about 4:17 AM on 21 December and about 5:22 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Recanto das Emas?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:50 PM on 21 June and 6:43 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Recanto das Emas differ from Brasília?
Yes. Recanto das Emas is 20 km from Brasília, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Recanto das Emas comes about 1 minute later than in Brasília.