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Prayer times in Cataguases
This page shows today’s prayer times in Cataguases, Minas Gerais, calculated 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Brazil.
Namaz times in Cataguases today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Cataguases
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Cataguases
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Cataguases on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:40 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 26 min, compared with only 10 h 50 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:32 PM and 7:52 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:43 AM and 11:58 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Cataguases and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:40 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:23 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:08 AM | 6:28 AM | 11:53 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:17 PM | 6:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:26 AM | 5:40 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:47 PM | 6:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:40 AM | 5:06 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:09 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:52 PM |
Cataguases is located 832 km south-east of Brasília, so Dhuhr in Cataguases is called about 21 minutes earlier than in Brasília. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Cataguases.
Qibla in Cataguases and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Cataguases is at 67.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,138 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 67.4°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Cataguases
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Cataguases is around 4:08 AM and iftar at 6:33 PM, for a fast of 14 h 14 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:26 AM and iftar to 6:12 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 36 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Cataguases is located
The coordinates of Cataguases are 21.3892° S and 42.6967° W. The closest places on our site are Leopoldina (17 km), São João Nepomuceno (37 km), and Ubá (39 km). Juiz de Fora, the nearest administrative centre, is 79 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Minas Gerais.
- Name
- Cataguases
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Population
- 66,261
- Coordinates
- -21.38917, -42.69667
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,138 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Cataguases
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Cataguases comes about 45 minutes later around the june solstice (3:42 PM instead of 2:57 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:58 AM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Cataguases (UTC−3), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Cataguases
- Leopoldina17 km · south
- São João Nepomuceno37 km · south-west
- Ubá39 km · north-west
- Tocantins41 km · north-west
- Visconde do Rio Branco45 km · north
- Muriaé45 km · north-east
- Rio Pomba52 km · west
- Miracema52 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Cataguases
How long is the fast in Cataguases during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 14 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 36 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Cataguases?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:17 PM on 21 June and 6:32 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Cataguases differ from Brasília?
Yes. Cataguases is 832 km from Brasília, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Cataguases comes roughly 21 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
When is Fajr in Cataguases?
Fajr in Cataguases depends on the season: about 3:40 AM on 21 December and about 5:08 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Cataguases?
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.