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Prayer times in Jatai
This page shows today’s salah times in Jatai, Goiás, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can 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 Jatai
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Jatai prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Jatai change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Jatai on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:26 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 12 min, against only 11 h 04 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:14 PM and 8:18 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:19 PM and 12:34 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Jatai and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:39 AM | 6:57 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:26 AM | 5:49 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:48 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:18 PM |
Jatai is located 466 km south-west of Brasília, so Dhuhr in Jatai is called roughly 15 minutes later than in Brasília. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Jatai.
Finding the Qibla from Jatai
The Qibla in Jatai is at 69.9° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,877 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 69.9°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Jatai
Ramadan in Jatai: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:51 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:04 PM, roughly 14 h 03 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 31 min, shorter by 32 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Jatai
Jatai is located at 17.8794° S, 51.7217° W, in Goiás, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Goiânia, 294 km away. Nearby places include Rio Verde (84 km), Mineiros (94 km), and Caiapônia (103 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Jatai
- Local name
- Jataí
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Goiás, Brazil
- Population
- 105,729
- Coordinates
- -17.87939, -51.72166
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 69.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,877 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Jatai
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Jatai comes roughly 47 minutes later around the june solstice (4:25 PM instead of 3:38 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:34 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Jatai and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Jatai
- Rio Verde84 km · east
- Mineiros94 km · west
- Caiapônia103 km · north
- Santa Helena de Goiás119 km · east
- Cassilândia137 km · south
- Chapadão do Sul139 km · south-west
- Quirinópolis148 km · south-east
- Acreúna152 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Jatai
How long is the fast in Jatai during Ramadan?
About 14 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 31 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Jatai differ from Brasília?
Yes. Jatai is 466 km from Brasília, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Jatai is called roughly 15 minutes later than in Brasília.
When is Maghrib in Jatai?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:00 PM on 21 June and 7:01 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Jatai?
The Qibla in Jatai is 69.9° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,877 km away.
When is Fajr in Jatai?
Fajr in Jatai depends on the season: about 4:26 AM on 21 December and about 5:39 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.