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Prayer times in São José da Lapa
This page shows today’s prayer times in São José da Lapa, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Brazil.
Adhan times in São José da Lapa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for São José da Lapa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in São José da Lapa
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in São José da Lapa on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:50 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 19 min, compared with only 10 h 56 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:40 PM and 7:52 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:48 AM and 12:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of São José da Lapa 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 | 6:00 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:11 AM | 6:29 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:04 PM | 5:26 PM | 6:40 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:50 AM | 5:14 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:16 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:52 PM |
Compared with Brasília, Dhuhr in São José da Lapa is called roughly 16 minutes earlier than in Brasília, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 23 minutes earlier than in the capital. São José da Lapa is 606 km from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from São José da Lapa
The Qibla in São José da Lapa is at 67.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,188 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 67.8°.
Suhoor and iftar times in São José da Lapa
For those fasting in São José da Lapa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:35 PM and imsak at 4:17 AM on the first day, 14 h 09 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:16 PM for a fast of 13 h 33 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
Where São José da Lapa is located
São José da Lapa is located at 19.7003° S, 43.9602° W, in Minas Gerais, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Belo Horizonte, 25 km away. Close by you will find Vespasiano (4 km), Lagoa Santa (10 km), and Pedro Leopoldo (13 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- São José da Lapa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Population
- 26,090
- Coordinates
- -19.70027, -43.96020
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,188 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in São José da Lapa
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in São José da Lapa is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:03 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 46 minutes around 21 June: 3:04 PM for the majority, 3:50 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: 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 São José da Lapa
- Vespasiano4 km · east
- Lagoa Santa10 km · north-east
- Pedro Leopoldo13 km · north-west
- Santa Luzia14 km · south-east
- Ribeirão das Neves15 km · south-west
- Matozinhos20 km · north-west
- Belo Horizonte25 km · south
- Sabará26 km · south-east
Prayer times in São José da Lapa: questions and answers
How long is the fast in São José da Lapa during Ramadan?
About 14 h 09 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 33 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in São José da Lapa differ from Brasília?
Yes. São José da Lapa is 606 km from Brasília, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in São José da Lapa comes roughly 16 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
When is Maghrib in São José da Lapa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:26 PM on 21 June and 6:34 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for São José da Lapa?
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 José da Lapa?
The Qibla in São José da Lapa is 67.8° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,188 km away.