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Prayer times in Pedreiras
This page shows today’s prayer times in Pedreiras, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Brazil.
Adhan times in Pedreiras today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Pedreiras
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Pedreiras
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Pedreiras on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:29 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 23 min, compared with only 11 h 52 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:06 PM and 7:19 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:51 AM and 12:06 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Pedreiras 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 | 6:03 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:14 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:49 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:23 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:39 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:51 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:54 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:29 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:23 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:19 PM |
Pedreiras does not use the same time zone as the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Pedreiras comes roughly 13 minutes earlier than in Brasília, but the real solar difference comes from the 1,299 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Pedreiras
From Pedreiras you pray towards the east, at an angle of 68.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,618 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Pedreiras 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.
Fasting hours in Pedreiras during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Pedreiras is at about 4:42 AM and iftar at 6:21 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 28 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:45 AM and iftar to 6:14 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 19 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Pedreiras on the map
The coordinates of Pedreiras are 4.5689° S and 44.5919° W. The closest places on our site are Trizidela do Vale (3 km), São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão (23 km), and Peritoró (35 km). Teresina, the nearest administrative centre, is 207 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Maranhão.
- Name
- Pedreiras
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maranhão, Brazil
- Population
- 37,050
- Coordinates
- -4.56889, -44.59194
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,618 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Pedreiras
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Pedreiras comes roughly 53 minutes later around the june solstice (4:17 PM instead of 3:23 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:06 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Pedreiras, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Pedreiras
- Trizidela do Vale3 km · west
- São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão23 km · north-west
- Peritoró35 km · north-east
- Alto Alegre do Maranhão43 km · north
- Bacabal43 km · north-west
- Poção de Pedras44 km · south-west
- Esperantinópolis47 km · south-west
- Dom Pedro55 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Pedreiras
Which calculation method is used for Pedreiras?
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 Pedreiras?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:56 PM on 21 June and 6:08 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Pedreiras?
Fajr in Pedreiras depends on the season: about 4:29 AM on 21 December and about 4:49 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Pedreiras during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 19 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Pedreiras?
The Qibla in Pedreiras is 68.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,618 km away.