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Prayer times in Turiaçu
This page shows today’s prayer times in Turiaçu, Maranhão, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Brazil.
Today’s prayer times in Turiaçu
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Turiaçu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Turiaçu
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Turiaçu on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:38 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 13 min, against only 12 h 02 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:15 PM and 7:17 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:54 AM and 12:09 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Turiaçu and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:12 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:42 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:54 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:38 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:26 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:17 PM |
Turiaçu does not use the same time zone as the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Turiaçu comes about 10 minutes earlier than in Brasília, but the real solar difference comes from the 1,595 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Turiaçu
From Turiaçu you face towards the east, at an angle of 68.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,578 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Turiaçu 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.
Ramadan timetable for Turiaçu
For those fasting in Turiaçu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:21 PM and imsak at 4:49 AM on the first day, 13 h 22 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:16 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 17 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
Turiaçu on the map
The coordinates of Turiaçu are 1.6633° S and 45.3717° W. The nearest cities on our site are Bacuri (26 km), Apicum-Açu (36 km), and Cândido Mendes (46 km). Apicum-Açu, the nearest administrative centre, is 36 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Maranhão.
- Name
- Turiaçu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maranhão, Brazil
- Population
- 37,491
- Coordinates
- -1.66333, -45.37167
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.4° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,578 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Turiaçu
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Turiaçu comes about 55 minutes later around the june solstice (4:23 PM instead of 3:28 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:09 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Turiaçu and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Turiaçu
- Bacuri26 km · east
- Apicum-Açu36 km · north-east
- Cândido Mendes46 km · north-west
- Cururupu59 km · east
- Turilândia62 km · south
- Santa Helena64 km · south
- Governador Nunes Freire77 km · south-west
- Maracaçumé78 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Turiaçu
What time is Fajr in Turiaçu?
Fajr in Turiaçu changes with the seasons: about 4:38 AM on 21 December and about 4:48 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Turiaçu differ from Brasília?
Yes. Turiaçu is 1,595 km from Brasília, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Turiaçu comes roughly 10 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
Which calculation method is used for Turiaçu?
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 Turiaçu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:04 PM on 21 June and 6:06 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Turiaçu during Ramadan?
About 13 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.