City · Maranhão
Prayer times in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão
This page shows today’s salah times in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Brazil.
Adhan times in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:29 AM on 21 December and 4:49 AM on 21 June, a difference of 20 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:57 PM and 6:08 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 23 min around the december solstice and drops to 11 h 52 min in the june solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| 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 | 3:24 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:39 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:51 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:54 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:29 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:19 PM |
São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão is in a different time zone from the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão comes about 13 minutes earlier than in Brasília, but the real solar difference comes from the 1,317 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão
Qibla direction for São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão: 68.2° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 9,618 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão is at about 4:43 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 is around 4:45 AM and iftar to 6:14 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 18 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão
The coordinates of São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão are 4.3788° S and 44.6711° W. The nearest cities on our site are Bacabal (20 km), Trizidela do Vale (22 km), and Pedreiras (23 km). São Luís, the nearest administrative centre, is 210 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Maranhão.
- Name
- São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maranhão, Brazil
- Population
- 18,153
- Coordinates
- -4.37880, -44.67112
- 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 São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão comes roughly 54 minutes later around the june solstice (4:17 PM instead of 3:24 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:06 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão
- Bacabal20 km · north-west
- Trizidela do Vale22 km · south
- Pedreiras23 km · south-east
- Alto Alegre do Maranhão31 km · north-east
- Peritoró37 km · east
- São Mateus do Maranhão43 km · north-east
- Poção de Pedras51 km · south-west
- Lago da Pedra55 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão
What time is Fajr in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão?
Fajr in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão 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.
Which calculation method is used for São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão?
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 São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:57 PM on 21 June and 6:08 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão during Ramadan?
About 13 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão differ from Brasília?
Yes. São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão is 1,317 km from Brasília, towards the north, and Dhuhr in São Luís Gonzaga do Maranhão is called roughly 13 minutes earlier than in Brasília.