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Prayer times in Pirapemas
Muslims living in Pirapemas can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Pirapemas is a city in Brazil, in Maranhão, with about 17,714 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Pirapemas today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Pirapemas
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Pirapemas change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Pirapemas on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:29 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 20 min, against only 11 h 54 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:06 PM and 7:16 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:49 AM and 12:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Pirapemas and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:52 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:11 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:47 AM | 6:01 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:22 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:37 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:49 AM | 2:56 PM | 5:53 PM | 6:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:29 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:22 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:16 PM |
Pirapemas does not use the same time zone as the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Pirapemas comes about 15 minutes earlier than in Brasília, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,400 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Pirapemas and distance to Makkah
In Pirapemas you pray towards the east, at an angle of 68.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,545 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Pirapemas and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Pirapemas
Ramadan in Pirapemas: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:42 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:18 PM, about 13 h 26 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; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Pirapemas on the map
The coordinates of Pirapemas are 3.7267° S and 44.2233° W. The closest places on our site are Cantanhede (20 km), Matões do Norte (38 km), and Vargem Grande (40 km). São Luís, the nearest administrative centre, is 133 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Maranhão.
- Name
- Pirapemas
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maranhão, Brazil
- Population
- 17,714
- Coordinates
- -3.72667, -44.22333
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,545 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Pirapemas
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Pirapemas comes roughly 54 minutes later around the june solstice (4:16 PM instead of 3:22 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:04 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, 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 Pirapemas (UTC−3), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Pirapemas
- Cantanhede20 km · north-west
- Matões do Norte38 km · west
- Vargem Grande40 km · north-east
- Itapecuru Mirim40 km · north
- Miranda do Norte43 km · north-west
- São Mateus do Maranhão45 km · south-west
- Coroatá46 km · south
- Alto Alegre do Maranhão59 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Pirapemas
Which calculation method is used for Pirapemas?
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.
Do prayer times in Pirapemas differ from Brasília?
Yes. Pirapemas is 1,400 km from Brasília, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Pirapemas is called roughly 15 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
When is Maghrib in Pirapemas?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:56 PM on 21 June and 6:05 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Pirapemas during Ramadan?
About 13 h 26 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 Pirapemas?
The Qibla in Pirapemas is 68.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,545 km away.