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Prayer times in Montes Claros
Muslims living in Montes Claros can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Montes Claros is a city in Brazil, in Minas Gerais, with about 437,601 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Montes Claros
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Montes Claros
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Montes Claros change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Montes Claros on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:58 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 08 min, compared with only 11 h 08 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:44 PM and 7:44 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:48 AM and 12:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Montes Claros and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:47 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:23 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:31 PM | 6:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:52 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:58 AM | 5:20 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:18 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:44 PM |
Montes Claros lies 447 km east of Brasília, so Dhuhr in Montes Claros comes about 16 minutes earlier than in Brasília. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Montes Claros.
Qibla direction in Montes Claros
Qibla direction for Montes Claros: 67.7° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 10,053 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Montes Claros is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Montes Claros
Ramadan in Montes Claros: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:22 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:32 PM, about 14 h of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 30 min, shorter by 30 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Montes Claros is located
Montes Claros is located at 16.7350° S, 43.8617° W, in Minas Gerais, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Januária, 150 km away. Nearby places include Bocaiúva (42 km), Francisco Sá (49 km), and Coração de Jesus (54 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Montes Claros
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Population
- 437,601
- Coordinates
- -16.73500, -43.86167
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,053 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Montes Claros
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Montes Claros takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:03 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 47 minutes around 21 June: 3:08 PM for the majority, 3:55 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen 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 Montes Claros
- Bocaiúva42 km · south
- Francisco Sá49 km · north-east
- Coração de Jesus54 km · west
- Brasília de Minas85 km · north-west
- São João da Ponte91 km · north
- Varzelândia116 km · north
- Janaúba119 km · north-east
- Barreiro do Jaíba128 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Montes Claros
When is Fajr in Montes Claros?
Fajr in Montes Claros changes with the seasons: about 3:58 AM on 21 December and about 5:06 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Montes Claros?
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 Montes Claros during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 30 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Montes Claros?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:31 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 Montes Claros?
The Qibla in Montes Claros is 67.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,053 km away.