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Prayer times in Santo Antônio do Descoberto
This page shows today’s prayer times in Santo Antônio do Descoberto, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Brazil.
Today’s prayer times in Santo Antônio do Descoberto
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Santo Antônio do Descoberto
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Santo Antônio do Descoberto change through the year
Prayer times in Santo Antônio do Descoberto vary a lot between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 4:18 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. The difference 1 h 54 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:27 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:18 AM | 5:39 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:59 PM |
Santo Antônio do Descoberto lies 39 km south-west of Brasília, so Dhuhr in Santo Antônio do Descoberto is called about 1 minute later than in Brasília. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Santo Antônio do Descoberto.
Finding the Qibla from Santo Antônio do Descoberto
In Santo Antônio do Descoberto you face towards the east, at an angle of 68.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,456 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Santo Antônio do Descoberto 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 Santo Antônio do Descoberto during Ramadan
Fasting in Santo Antônio do Descoberto, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:48 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 6:32 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.
Where Santo Antônio do Descoberto is located
The coordinates of Santo Antônio do Descoberto are 15.9397° S and 48.2550° W. The closest places on our site are Samambaia (17 km), Ceilândia (20 km), and Águas Lindas de Goiás (20 km). Brasília, the nearest administrative centre, is 39 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Goiás.
- Name
- Santo Antônio do Descoberto
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Goiás, Brazil
- Population
- 75,829
- Coordinates
- -15.93972, -48.25500
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,456 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Santo Antônio do Descoberto
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Santo Antônio do Descoberto takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:21 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 47 minutes around 21 June: 3:27 PM for the majority, 4:14 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Santo Antônio do Descoberto and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Santo Antônio do Descoberto
- Samambaia17 km · east
- Ceilândia20 km · north-east
- Águas Lindas de Goiás20 km · north
- Recanto das Emas21 km · east
- Gama22 km · south-east
- Riacho Fundo II23 km · east
- Santa Maria26 km · south-east
- Riacho Fundo26 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Santo Antônio do Descoberto
Do prayer times in Santo Antônio do Descoberto differ from Brasília?
Yes. Santo Antônio do Descoberto is 39 km from Brasília, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Santo Antônio do Descoberto comes roughly 1 minute later than in Brasília.
How long is the fast in Santo Antônio do Descoberto during Ramadan?
About 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 Santo Antônio do Descoberto?
Fajr in Santo Antônio do Descoberto depends on the season: about 4:18 AM on 21 December and about 5:22 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Santo Antônio do Descoberto?
The Qibla in Santo Antônio do Descoberto is 68.9° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,456 km away.
When is Maghrib in Santo Antônio do Descoberto?
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.