City · Minas Gerais
Prayer times in Lagoa Formosa
This page shows today’s salah times in Lagoa Formosa, Minas Gerais, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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.
Prayer times in Lagoa Formosa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Lagoa Formosa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Lagoa Formosa change through the year
Prayer times in Lagoa Formosa vary a lot over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 4:03 AM and Maghrib at 6:42 PM, for a day of 13 h 16 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:19 AM and Maghrib to 5:37 PM, and the day is just 11 h. That is a difference of 2 h 16 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:15 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:42 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:21 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:03 AM | 5:26 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:42 PM | 8:00 PM |
Lagoa Formosa lies 371 km south-east of Brasília, so Dhuhr in Lagoa Formosa comes roughly 6 minutes earlier than in Brasília. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Lagoa Formosa.
Finding the Qibla from Lagoa Formosa
Qibla direction for Lagoa Formosa: 68.5° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 10,388 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Lagoa Formosa remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Lagoa Formosa during Ramadan
For those fasting in Lagoa Formosa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:44 PM and imsak at 4:28 AM on the first day, 14 h 06 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:26 PM for a fast of 13 h 32 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
Where Lagoa Formosa is located
The coordinates of Lagoa Formosa are 18.7786° S and 46.4075° W. The nearest cities on our site are Patos de Minas (25 km), Carmo do Paranaíba (27 km), and Presidente Olegário (40 km). Brasilândia de Minas, the nearest administrative centre, is 201 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Minas Gerais.
- Name
- Lagoa Formosa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Population
- 18,904
- Coordinates
- -18.77861, -46.40750
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.5° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,388 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Lagoa Formosa
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Lagoa Formosa comes roughly 46 minutes later around the june solstice (4:02 PM instead of 3:15 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:13 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Lagoa Formosa and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Lagoa Formosa
- Patos de Minas25 km · north-west
- Carmo do Paranaíba27 km · south
- Presidente Olegário40 km · north
- Patrocínio64 km · west
- São Gotardo70 km · south-east
- Ibiá79 km · south
- Coromandel90 km · west
- Vazante103 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Lagoa Formosa
Which calculation method is used for Lagoa Formosa?
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.
When is Maghrib in Lagoa Formosa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:37 PM on 21 June and 6:42 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Lagoa Formosa?
The Qibla in Lagoa Formosa is 68.5° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,388 km away.
Do prayer times in Lagoa Formosa differ from Brasília?
Yes. Lagoa Formosa is 371 km from Brasília, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Lagoa Formosa is called roughly 6 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
How long is the fast in Lagoa Formosa during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 32 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.