City · Maranhão
Prayer times in Formosa da Serra Negra
This page shows today’s salah times in Formosa da Serra Negra, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Brazil.
Adhan times in Formosa da Serra Negra today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Formosa da Serra Negra
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Formosa da Serra Negra change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Formosa da Serra Negra move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:31 AM on 21 December and 4:59 AM on 21 June, a shift of 28 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:59 PM and 6:18 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 30 min around the december solstice and drops to 11 h 45 min around the june solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:23 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:28 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:45 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:08 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:31 AM | 5:48 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:30 PM |
Formosa da Serra Negra is in a different time zone from the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Formosa da Serra Negra is called about 7 minutes earlier than in Brasília, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,055 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Formosa da Serra Negra and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Formosa da Serra Negra is at 68.3° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,859 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 68.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Formosa da Serra Negra
Ramadan in Formosa da Serra Negra: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:46 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:29 PM, roughly 13 h 33 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 20 min, shorter by 13 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Formosa da Serra Negra on the map
The coordinates of Formosa da Serra Negra are 6.4446° S and 46.1888° W. The nearest cities on our site are Grajaú (70 km), Sítio Novo (85 km), and São Raimundo das Mangabeiras (101 km). Floriano, the nearest administrative centre, is 352 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Maranhão.
- Name
- Formosa da Serra Negra
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maranhão, Brazil
- Population
- 17,719
- Coordinates
- -6.44458, -46.18883
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.3° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,859 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Formosa da Serra Negra
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Formosa da Serra Negra is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:12 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 52 minutes around 21 June: 3:28 PM for the majority, 4:21 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Formosa da Serra Negra and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Formosa da Serra Negra
- Grajaú70 km · north
- Sítio Novo85 km · north-west
- São Raimundo das Mangabeiras101 km · south-east
- Riachão112 km · south-west
- Amarante do Maranhão115 km · north-west
- Balsas122 km · south
- Jenipapo dos Vieiras134 km · north-east
- Porto Franco134 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Formosa da Serra Negra
What is the Qibla direction in Formosa da Serra Negra?
The Qibla in Formosa da Serra Negra is 68.3° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,859 km away.
What time is Fajr in Formosa da Serra Negra?
Fajr in Formosa da Serra Negra depends on the season: about 4:31 AM on 21 December and about 4:59 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Formosa da Serra Negra?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:59 PM on 21 June and 6:18 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Formosa da Serra Negra differ from Brasília?
Yes. Formosa da Serra Negra is 1,055 km from Brasília, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Formosa da Serra Negra is called roughly 7 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
How long is the fast in Formosa da Serra Negra during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 33 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.