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Prayer times in São Francisco
Looking for the prayer times in São Francisco? 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 São Francisco, Minas Gerais. Every figure is computed for 15.9486° S, 44.8644° W, so the times reflect São Francisco itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in São Francisco today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for São Francisco
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in São Francisco change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in São Francisco move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:04 AM on 21 December and 5:09 AM on 21 June, a shift of 1 h 05 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:37 PM and 6:30 PM. Daylight reaches 13 h 05 min around the december solstice and falls to 11 h 11 min around 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 | 4:52 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:09 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:13 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:37 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:04 AM | 5:25 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:22 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:46 PM |
Compared with Brasília, Dhuhr in São Francisco is called about 12 minutes earlier than in Brasília, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 13 minutes earlier than in the capital. São Francisco is 328 km away from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in São Francisco
Qibla direction for São Francisco: 68.0° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 10,119 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in São Francisco is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in São Francisco during Ramadan
For those fasting in São Francisco, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:35 PM and imsak at 4:27 AM on the first day, 13 h 58 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:18 PM for a fast of 13 h 29 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
About São Francisco
The coordinates of São Francisco are 15.9486° S and 44.8644° W. The closest places on our site are Brasília de Minas (54 km), Januária (75 km), and São João da Ponte (92 km). Januária, the nearest administrative centre, is 75 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Minas Gerais.
- Name
- São Francisco
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Population
- 56,477
- Coordinates
- -15.94861, -44.86444
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.0° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,119 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in São Francisco
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in São Francisco is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:07 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 47 minutes around 21 June: 3:13 PM for the majority, 4:01 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in São Francisco and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near São Francisco
- Brasília de Minas54 km · south-east
- Januária75 km · north-east
- São João da Ponte92 km · east
- Varzelândia94 km · east
- Urucuia96 km · west
- Coração de Jesus98 km · south-east
- Itacarambi125 km · north-east
- Arinos133 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in São Francisco
Which calculation method is used for São Francisco?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in São Francisco?
The Qibla in São Francisco is 68.0° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,119 km away.
What time is Fajr in São Francisco?
Fajr in São Francisco depends on the season: about 4:04 AM on 21 December and about 5:09 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in São Francisco during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 58 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 29 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in São Francisco differ from Brasília?
Yes. São Francisco is 328 km from Brasília, towards the east, and Dhuhr in São Francisco comes roughly 12 minutes earlier than in Brasília.