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Prayer times in Machado
Looking for the adhan times in Machado? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Machado, Minas Gerais. Every figure is computed for 21.6747° S, 45.9197° W, so the times reflect Machado itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Machado
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Machado
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Machado change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Machado on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:52 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 28 min, compared with only 10 h 49 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:45 PM and 8:06 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:56 AM and 12:11 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Machado and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:09 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:45 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:21 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:52 AM | 5:18 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:21 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:06 PM |
Machado is located 689 km south of Brasília, so Dhuhr in Machado comes roughly 8 minutes earlier than in Brasília. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Machado.
Qibla direction in Machado
Qibla from Machado: 68.5° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 10,459 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Machado remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Machado
Ramadan in Machado: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:21 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:46 PM, about 14 h 15 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 36 min, shorter by 39 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Machado
Machado is located at 21.6747° S, 45.9197° W, in Minas Gerais, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Poços de Caldas, 67 km away. Close by you will find Poço Fundo (13 km), Paraguaçu (24 km), and Alfenas (27 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Machado
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Population
- 37,684
- Coordinates
- -21.67472, -45.91972
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.5° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,459 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Machado
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Machado is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:11 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 45 minutes around 21 June: 3:09 PM for the majority, 3:54 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Machado
- Poço Fundo13 km · south
- Paraguaçu24 km · north-east
- Alfenas27 km · north
- Campestre34 km · west
- Elói Mendes37 km · east
- São Gonçalo do Sapucaí41 km · south-east
- Campos Gerais52 km · north
- Varginha52 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Machado
Which calculation method is used for Machado?
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.
How long is the fast in Machado during Ramadan?
About 14 h 15 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 36 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Machado?
Fajr in Machado depends on the season: about 3:52 AM on 21 December and about 5:22 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Machado differ from Brasília?
Yes. Machado is 689 km from Brasília, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Machado comes roughly 8 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
When is Maghrib in Machado?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:30 PM on 21 June and 6:45 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.