City · Maranhão (Carolina)
Prayer times in Santa Luzia
This page shows today’s prayer times in Santa Luzia, Maranhão (Carolina), 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.
Namaz times in Santa Luzia today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Santa Luzia prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Santa Luzia
Prayer times in Santa Luzia change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 4:33 AM and Maghrib at 6:24 PM, for a day of 12 h 34 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:05 AM and Maghrib to 6:01 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 41 min. The difference 0 h 53 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:05 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:49 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:14 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:33 AM | 5:50 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:36 PM |
Santa Luzia is in a different time zone from the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Santa Luzia is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Brasília, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 908 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in Santa Luzia
The Qibla in Santa Luzia is at 68.4° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,014 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 points to 68.4°.
Fasting hours in Santa Luzia during Ramadan
For those fasting in Santa Luzia, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:35 PM and imsak at 4:49 AM on the first day, 13 h 36 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:25 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 21 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
Where Santa Luzia is located
Santa Luzia is located at 7.6427° S, 47.2174° W, in Maranhão, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Palmas, 306 km away. Close by you will find Carolina (44 km), Riachão (73 km), and Araguaína (120 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Santa Luzia
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maranhão, Brazil
- Population
- 22,909
- Coordinates
- -7.64265, -47.21738
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.4° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,014 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Santa Luzia
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Santa Luzia takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:16 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 52 minutes around 21 June: 3:31 PM for the majority, 4:23 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Santa Luzia and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Santa Luzia
- Carolina44 km · north-west
- Riachão73 km · north-east
- Araguaína120 km · north-west
- Estreito123 km · north
- Balsas131 km · east
- Colinas do Tocantins146 km · west
- Porto Franco146 km · north
- Tocantinópolis148 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Santa Luzia
When is Maghrib in Santa Luzia?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:01 PM on 21 June and 6:24 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Santa Luzia during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 36 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 21 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Santa Luzia?
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 Santa Luzia differ from Brasília?
Yes. Santa Luzia is 908 km from Brasília, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Santa Luzia is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
What time is Fajr in Santa Luzia?
Fajr in Santa Luzia changes with the seasons: about 4:33 AM on 21 December and about 5:05 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.