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Prayer times in Apicum-Açu
This page shows today’s prayer times in Apicum-Açu, Maranhão, 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 commonly used in Brazil.
Salah times in Apicum-Açu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Apicum-Açu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Apicum-Açu
Prayer times in Apicum-Açu vary a lot between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 4:37 AM and Maghrib at 6:05 PM, giving a day of 12 h 13 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 4:46 AM and Maghrib to 6:03 PM, and the day is just 12 h 02 min. The difference 0 h 11 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 | 4:56 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:11 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:46 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:53 AM | 2:55 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:37 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:25 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:16 PM |
Apicum-Açu is in a different time zone from the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Apicum-Açu is called roughly 11 minutes earlier than in Brasília, but the real solar difference depends on the 1,615 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Apicum-Açu
The Qibla in Apicum-Açu is at 68.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,543 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 68.4°.
Fasting hours in Apicum-Açu during Ramadan
For those fasting in Apicum-Açu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:20 PM and imsak at 4:48 AM on the first day, 13 h 21 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:15 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 16 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
Where Apicum-Açu is located
The coordinates of Apicum-Açu are 1.5282° S and 45.0786° W. The closest places on our site are Bacuri (23 km), Turiaçu (36 km), and Cururupu (41 km). Turilândia, the nearest administrative centre, is 81 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Maranhão.
- Name
- Apicum-Açu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maranhão, Brazil
- Population
- 17,519
- Coordinates
- -1.52823, -45.07862
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.4° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,543 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Apicum-Açu
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Apicum-Açu is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:08 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 55 minutes around 21 June: 3:27 PM for the majority, 4:22 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Apicum-Açu (UTC−3), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Apicum-Açu
- Bacuri23 km · south
- Turiaçu36 km · south-west
- Cururupu41 km · south-east
- Cândido Mendes73 km · west
- Turilândia81 km · south
- Santa Helena82 km · south
- Bequimão108 km · south
- Pinheiro110 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Apicum-Açu
When is Maghrib in Apicum-Açu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:03 PM on 21 June and 6:05 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Apicum-Açu differ from Brasília?
Yes. Apicum-Açu is 1,615 km from Brasília, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Apicum-Açu is called about 11 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
What is the Qibla direction in Apicum-Açu?
The Qibla in Apicum-Açu is 68.4° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,543 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Apicum-Açu?
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.
What time is Fajr in Apicum-Açu?
Fajr in Apicum-Açu depends on the season: about 4:37 AM on 21 December and about 4:46 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.