City · Maranhão
Prayer times in Matinha
Residents of and visitors to Matinha can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Matinha is a city in Brazil, in Maranhão, with about 22,034 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Matinha
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Matinha
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Matinha change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Matinha on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:33 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 18 min, against only 11 h 57 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:11 PM and 7:18 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:53 AM and 12:08 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Matinha and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:13 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:49 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:53 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:33 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:25 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:18 PM |
Matinha does not use the same time zone as the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Matinha is called roughly 12 minutes earlier than in Brasília, while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 1,445 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Matinha
The Qibla in Matinha is at 68.3° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,603 km away on the great circle. 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 Matinha
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Matinha is around 4:46 AM and iftar at 6:21 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 25 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:47 AM and iftar to 6:15 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 18 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Matinha on the map
The coordinates of Matinha are 3.1006° S and 45.0336° W. The nearest cities on our site are Viana (14 km), Cajari (25 km), and Penalva (27 km). Turilândia, the nearest administrative centre, is 102 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Maranhão.
- Name
- Matinha
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maranhão, Brazil
- Population
- 22,034
- Coordinates
- -3.10056, -45.03361
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.3° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,603 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Matinha
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Matinha takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:08 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 54 minutes around 21 June: 3:26 PM for the majority, 4:20 PM for the Hanafis. Select 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 keep your prayers on time in Matinha and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Matinha
- Viana14 km · south
- Cajari25 km · south
- Penalva27 km · south-west
- São Vicente Ferrer29 km · north-east
- São João Batista30 km · north-east
- Pedro do Rosário38 km · west
- Vitória do Mearim44 km · south-east
- Arari48 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Matinha
When is Maghrib in Matinha?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:00 PM on 21 June and 6:07 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Matinha during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 25 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Matinha differ from Brasília?
Yes. Matinha is 1,445 km from Brasília, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Matinha comes roughly 12 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
What is the Qibla direction in Matinha?
The Qibla in Matinha is 68.3° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,603 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Matinha?
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.