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Prayer times in Buriticupu
This page shows today’s prayer times in Buriticupu, Maranhão, worked out 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Brazil.
Prayer times in Buriticupu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Buriticupu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Buriticupu
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Buriticupu on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:37 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 23 min, compared with only 11 h 52 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:14 PM and 7:26 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:58 AM and 12:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Buriticupu and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:21 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:57 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:46 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:06 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:37 AM | 5:53 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:26 PM |
Buriticupu is in a different time zone from the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Buriticupu is called about 6 minutes earlier than in Brasília, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,284 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Buriticupu
In Buriticupu you face towards the east, at an angle of 68.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,799 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Buriticupu 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.
Ramadan timetable for Buriticupu
Ramadan in Buriticupu: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:50 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:28 PM, roughly 13 h 28 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 18 min, shorter by 9 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Buriticupu is located
The coordinates of Buriticupu are 4.3212° S and 46.4547° W. The nearest cities on our site are Bom Jesus das Selvas (48 km), Arame (80 km), and Santa Luzia (97 km). Turilândia, the nearest administrative centre, is 266 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Maranhão.
- Name
- Buriticupu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maranhão, Brazil
- Population
- 55,499
- Coordinates
- -4.32124, -46.45468
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.3° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,799 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Buriticupu
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Buriticupu comes about 54 minutes later around the june solstice (4:24 PM instead of 3:31 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:13 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Buriticupu, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Buriticupu
- Bom Jesus das Selvas48 km · west
- Arame80 km · south-east
- Santa Luzia97 km · north-east
- Alto Alegre do Pindaré99 km · north-east
- Dom Eliseu117 km · west
- Itinga do Maranhão120 km · west
- Bom Jardim128 km · north-east
- Ulianópolis132 km · north-west
Prayer times in Buriticupu: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Buriticupu?
Fajr in Buriticupu depends on the season: about 4:37 AM on 21 December and about 4:57 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Buriticupu?
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.
When is Maghrib in Buriticupu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:04 PM on 21 June and 6:15 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Buriticupu during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Buriticupu?
The Qibla in Buriticupu is 68.3° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,799 km away.