City · Minas Gerais
Prayer times in Januária
This page shows today’s salah times in Januária, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Brazil.
Salah times in Januária today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Januária
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Januária change through the year
Prayer times in Januária change noticeably between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at around 4:03 AM and Maghrib at 6:27 PM, giving a day of 13 h 03 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:06 AM and Maghrib to 5:36 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 13 min. That is a difference of 1 h 50 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:23 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:36 PM | 6:48 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:35 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:11 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:03 AM | 5:24 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:21 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:43 PM |
Compared with Brasília, Dhuhr in Januária comes about 14 minutes earlier than in Brasília, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 14 minutes earlier than in the capital. Januária is 383 km from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Januária
Qibla direction for Januária: 67.8° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 10,050 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Januária is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Januária during Ramadan
Ramadan in Januária: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:26 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:32 PM, about 13 h 56 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 29 min, shorter by 28 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Januária on the map
The coordinates of Januária are 15.4795° S and 44.3652° W. The nearest cities on our site are Varzelândia (44 km), Itacarambi (51 km), and São João da Ponte (63 km). Serra do Ramalho, the nearest administrative centre, is 231 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Minas Gerais.
- Name
- Januária
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Population
- 65,150
- Coordinates
- -15.47949, -44.36520
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,050 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Januária
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Januária comes about 48 minutes later around the june solstice (3:59 PM instead of 3:12 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:05 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Januária (UTC−3), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Januária
- Varzelândia44 km · south-east
- Itacarambi51 km · north-east
- São João da Ponte63 km · south-east
- São Francisco75 km · south-west
- Jaíba76 km · east
- Brasília de Minas81 km · south
- Barreiro do Jaíba84 km · east
- Manga93 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Januária
When is Fajr in Januária?
Fajr in Januária depends on the season: about 4:03 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 Januária?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:36 PM on 21 June and 6:27 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Januária?
The Qibla in Januária is 67.8° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,050 km away.
How long is the fast in Januária during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 56 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 29 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Januária?
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.