City · Minas Gerais
Prayer times in Bocaiúva
Residents of and visitors to Bocaiúva can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Bocaiúva is a city in Brazil, in Minas Gerais, with about 48,032 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Bocaiúva
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Bocaiúva
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Bocaiúva change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Bocaiúva move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:57 AM on 21 December and 5:06 AM on 21 June, a shift of 1 h 10 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:30 PM and 6:28 PM. Daylight reaches 13 h 09 min around the december solstice and drops to 11 h 06 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 | 4:47 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:24 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:51 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:57 AM | 5:19 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:17 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:45 PM |
Bocaiúva lies 463 km east of Brasília, so Dhuhr in Bocaiúva is called about 16 minutes earlier than in Brasília. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Bocaiúva.
Qibla in Bocaiúva and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Bocaiúva is at 67.7° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,064 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 67.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Bocaiúva
Ramadan in Bocaiúva: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:21 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:32 PM, roughly 14 h 01 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 30 min, shorter by 31 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Bocaiúva is located
Bocaiúva lies at 17.1078° S, 43.8150° W, in Minas Gerais, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Diamantina, 129 km away. Close by you will find Montes Claros (42 km), Coração de Jesus (75 km), and Francisco Sá (78 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bocaiúva
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Population
- 48,032
- Coordinates
- -17.10778, -43.81500
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,064 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Bocaiúva
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bocaiúva is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:03 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 47 minutes around 21 June: 3:07 PM for the majority, 3:54 PM for the Hanafis. Select 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 Bocaiúva and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Bocaiúva
- Montes Claros42 km · north
- Coração de Jesus75 km · north-west
- Francisco Sá78 km · north-east
- Várzea da Palma112 km · south-west
- Turmalina117 km · east
- Brasília de Minas120 km · north-west
- Pirapora123 km · west
- Buritizeiro125 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bocaiúva
What is the Qibla direction in Bocaiúva?
The Qibla in Bocaiúva is 67.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,064 km away.
What time is Fajr in Bocaiúva?
Fajr in Bocaiúva changes with the seasons: about 3:57 AM on 21 December and about 5:06 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Bocaiúva?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:30 PM on 21 June and 6:28 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Bocaiúva during Ramadan?
About 14 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 30 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Bocaiúva?
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.