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Prayer times in Raposos
Muslims living in Raposos can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Raposos is a city in Brazil, in Minas Gerais, with about 16,279 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 Raposos
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Raposos
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Raposos change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Raposos on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:49 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 21 min, against only 10 h 55 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:39 PM and 7:52 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:48 AM and 12:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Raposos and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:46 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:11 AM | 6:29 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:03 PM | 5:25 PM | 6:39 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:31 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:49 AM | 5:13 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:15 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:52 PM |
Compared with Brasília, Dhuhr in Raposos is called roughly 16 minutes earlier than in Brasília, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 24 minutes earlier than in the capital. Raposos is 638 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Raposos
Qibla from Raposos: 67.7° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 10,184 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Raposos is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Raposos
For those fasting in Raposos, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:35 PM and imsak at 4:15 AM on the first day, 14 h 10 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:16 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.
Raposos on the map
The coordinates of Raposos are 19.9672° S and 43.8042° W. The nearest cities on our site are Nova Lima (5 km), Sabará (9 km), and Belo Horizonte (15 km). Belo Horizonte, the nearest administrative centre, is 15 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Minas Gerais.
- Name
- Raposos
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Population
- 16,279
- Coordinates
- -19.96722, -43.80417
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,184 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Raposos
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Raposos comes roughly 46 minutes later around the june solstice (3:49 PM instead of 3:03 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:03 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Raposos (UTC−3), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Raposos
- Nova Lima5 km · south-west
- Sabará9 km · north
- Belo Horizonte15 km · west
- Caeté17 km · north-east
- Santa Luzia23 km · north
- Contagem26 km · west
- Ibirité27 km · west
- Itabirito32 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Raposos
Which calculation method is used for Raposos?
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 Raposos differ from Brasília?
Yes. Raposos is 638 km from Brasília, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Raposos comes roughly 16 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
When is Maghrib in Raposos?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:25 PM on 21 June and 6:34 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Raposos during Ramadan?
About 14 h 10 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 34 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Raposos?
The Qibla in Raposos is 67.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,184 km away.