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Prayer times in Matões do Norte
Looking for the adhan times in Matões do Norte? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Matões do Norte, Maranhão. Every figure is computed for 3.6322° S, 44.5558° W, so the times reflect Matões do Norte itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Matões do Norte
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Matões do Norte prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Matões do Norte by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Matões do Norte on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:30 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 20 min, compared with only 11 h 55 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:08 PM and 7:18 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:51 AM and 12:06 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Matões do Norte and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:12 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:24 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:39 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:51 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:54 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:30 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:23 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:18 PM |
Matões do Norte is in a different time zone from the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Matões do Norte comes roughly 13 minutes earlier than in Brasília, but the real solar difference comes from the 1,400 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in Matões do Norte
In Matões do Norte you face towards the east, at an angle of 68.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,575 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Matões do Norte 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Matões do Norte
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Matões do Norte is around 4:43 AM and iftar at 6:20 PM, for a fast of 13 h 26 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:45 AM and iftar to 6:13 PM, for a fast of 13 h 18 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Matões do Norte on the map
The coordinates of Matões do Norte are 3.6322° S and 44.5558° W. The nearest cities on our site are Miranda do Norte (8 km), Cantanhede (20 km), and Arari (32 km). São Luís, the nearest administrative centre, is 126 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Maranhão.
- Name
- Matões do Norte
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maranhão, Brazil
- Population
- 17,432
- Coordinates
- -3.63222, -44.55583
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,575 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Matões do Norte
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Matões do Norte is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:06 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 54 minutes around 21 June: 3:24 PM for the majority, 4:18 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Matões do Norte (UTC−3), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Matões do Norte
- Miranda do Norte8 km · north
- Cantanhede20 km · east
- Arari32 km · north-west
- Itapecuru Mirim34 km · north-east
- Pirapemas38 km · east
- Vitória do Mearim40 km · north-west
- Anajatuba42 km · north
- São Mateus do Maranhão46 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Matões do Norte
How long is the fast in Matões do Norte during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 26 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Matões do Norte?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:57 PM on 21 June and 6:06 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Matões do Norte?
The Qibla in Matões do Norte is 68.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,575 km away.
When is Fajr in Matões do Norte?
Fajr in Matões do Norte depends on the season: about 4:30 AM on 21 December and about 4:48 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Matões do Norte differ from Brasília?
Yes. Matões do Norte is 1,400 km from Brasília, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Matões do Norte is called about 13 minutes earlier than in Brasília.