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Prayer times in Alfenas
Muslims living in Alfenas can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Alfenas is a city in Brazil, in Minas Gerais, with about 78,970 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Alfenas today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Alfenas prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Alfenas by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Alfenas on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:53 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 27 min, against only 10 h 50 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:45 PM and 8:05 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:56 AM and 12:11 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Alfenas and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:10 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:45 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:39 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:21 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:53 AM | 5:19 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:05 PM |
Compared with Brasília, Dhuhr in Alfenas comes about 8 minutes earlier than in Brasília, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 19 minutes earlier than in the capital. Alfenas is 662 km away from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Alfenas
The Qibla in Alfenas is at 68.5° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,451 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 68.5°.
Fasting hours in Alfenas during Ramadan
For those fasting in Alfenas, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:46 PM and imsak at 4:21 AM on the first day, 14 h 14 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:25 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 36 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
Alfenas on the map
The coordinates of Alfenas are 21.4292° S and 45.9472° W. The nearest cities on our site are Paraguaçu (25 km), Machado (27 km), and Campos Gerais (29 km). Poços de Caldas, the nearest administrative centre, is 75 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Minas Gerais.
- Name
- Alfenas
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Population
- 78,970
- Coordinates
- -21.42917, -45.94722
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.5° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,451 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Alfenas
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Alfenas comes about 45 minutes later around the june solstice (3:55 PM instead of 3:10 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:11 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Alfenas, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Alfenas
- Paraguaçu25 km · south-east
- Machado27 km · south
- Campos Gerais29 km · north-east
- Poço Fundo39 km · south
- Campestre44 km · south-west
- Elói Mendes44 km · south-east
- Três Pontas46 km · east
- Carmo do Rio Claro54 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Alfenas
Do prayer times in Alfenas differ from Brasília?
Yes. Alfenas is 662 km from Brasília, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Alfenas comes roughly 8 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
Which calculation method is used for Alfenas?
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.
What time is Fajr in Alfenas?
Fajr in Alfenas depends on the season: about 3:53 AM on 21 December and about 5:21 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Alfenas?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:30 PM on 21 June and 6:45 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Alfenas during Ramadan?
About 14 h 14 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 36 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.