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Prayer times in Primeira Cruz
This page shows today’s prayer times in Primeira Cruz, Maranhão, calculated 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Brazil.
Prayer times in Primeira Cruz today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Primeira Cruz
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Primeira Cruz by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Primeira Cruz move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:28 AM on 21 December and 4:41 AM on 21 June, a shift of 13 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:55 PM and 6:00 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 16 min around the december solstice and falls to 11 h 59 min in 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 | 4:49 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:06 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:41 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:20 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:34 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:46 AM | 2:51 PM | 5:49 PM | 6:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:28 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:18 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:11 PM |
Primeira Cruz is in a different time zone from the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Primeira Cruz is called about 18 minutes earlier than in Brasília, but the real solar difference comes from the 1,555 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Primeira Cruz
The Qibla in Primeira Cruz is at 68.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,414 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 68.2°.
Fasting hours in Primeira Cruz during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Primeira Cruz is around 4:40 AM and iftar at 6:14 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 24 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:41 AM and iftar to 6:08 PM, for a fast of 13 h 17 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Primeira Cruz
Primeira Cruz lies at 2.5100° S, 43.4383° W, in Maranhão, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is São Luís, 96 km away. Close by you will find Humberto de Campos (10 km), São José de Ribamar (69 km), and Barreirinhas (73 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Primeira Cruz
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maranhão, Brazil
- Population
- 15,431
- Coordinates
- -2.51000, -43.43833
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,414 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Primeira Cruz
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Primeira Cruz takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:01 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 55 minutes around 21 June: 3:20 PM for the majority, 4:15 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Primeira Cruz
- Humberto de Campos10 km · south
- São José de Ribamar69 km · west
- Barreirinhas73 km · east
- Paço do Lumiar74 km · west
- Raposa75 km · west
- Icatu76 km · south-west
- Morros78 km · south-west
- Urbano Santos78 km · south
Prayer times in Primeira Cruz: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Primeira Cruz?
Fajr in Primeira Cruz depends on the season: about 4:28 AM on 21 December and about 4:41 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Primeira Cruz?
The Qibla in Primeira Cruz is 68.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,414 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Primeira Cruz?
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.
How long is the fast in Primeira Cruz during Ramadan?
About 13 h 24 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Primeira Cruz differ from Brasília?
Yes. Primeira Cruz is 1,555 km from Brasília, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Primeira Cruz is called roughly 18 minutes earlier than in Brasília.