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Prayer times in João Monlevade
Residents of and visitors to João Monlevade can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. João Monlevade is a city in Brazil, in Minas Gerais, with about 83,360 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in João Monlevade today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
João Monlevade prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in João Monlevade change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in João Monlevade move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:47 AM on 21 December and 5:08 AM on 21 June, a shift of 1 h 21 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:23 PM and 6:31 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 20 min in the december solstice and drops to 10 h 56 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 | 4:43 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:24 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:08 AM | 6:26 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:01 PM | 5:23 PM | 6:37 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:28 AM | 5:42 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:09 PM | 5:49 PM | 6:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:47 AM | 5:11 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:12 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:49 PM |
Compared with Brasília, Dhuhr in João Monlevade is called roughly 19 minutes earlier than in Brasília, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 27 minutes earlier than in the capital. João Monlevade is 674 km from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in João Monlevade and distance to Makkah
In João Monlevade you face towards the east, at an angle of 67.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,116 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of João Monlevade and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in João Monlevade
Fasting in João Monlevade, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:32 PM and imsak at 4:13 AM on the first day, 14 h 09 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:13 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 34 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
Where João Monlevade is located
The coordinates of João Monlevade are 19.8100° S and 43.1736° W. The closest places on our site are Nova Era (16 km), Itabira (22 km), and São Domingos do Prata (22 km). Belo Horizonte, the nearest administrative centre, is 81 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Minas Gerais.
- Name
- João Monlevade
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Population
- 83,360
- Coordinates
- -19.81000, -43.17361
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.5° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,116 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in João Monlevade
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in João Monlevade takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:00 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 46 minutes around 21 June: 3:01 PM for the majority, 3:47 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in João Monlevade and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near João Monlevade
- Nova Era16 km · north-east
- Itabira22 km · north
- São Domingos do Prata22 km · east
- Santa Bárbara30 km · south-west
- Alvinópolis35 km · south
- Barão de Cocais36 km · south-west
- Caeté52 km · west
- Timóteo60 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in João Monlevade
When is Maghrib in João Monlevade?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:23 PM on 21 June and 6:31 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in João Monlevade?
The Qibla in João Monlevade is 67.5° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,116 km away.
Which calculation method is used for João Monlevade?
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.
Do prayer times in João Monlevade differ from Brasília?
Yes. João Monlevade is 674 km from Brasília, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in João Monlevade comes about 19 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
How long is the fast in João Monlevade during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 09 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 34 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.