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Prayer times in Paraíba
Salah times in Paraíba (Brazil): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Paraíba has 55 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Paraíba
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Paraíba prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Paraíba change through the year
Prayer times in Paraíba change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at around 3:45 AM and Maghrib at 5:34 PM, giving a day of 12 h 32 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 4:15 AM and Maghrib to 5:13 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 43 min. That is a difference of 0 h 50 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:14 AM | 5:24 AM | 11:27 AM | 2:39 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:35 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:15 AM | 5:30 AM | 11:21 AM | 2:42 PM | 5:13 PM | 6:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 3:59 AM | 5:09 AM | 11:12 AM | 2:24 PM | 5:15 PM | 6:20 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:45 AM | 5:01 AM | 11:17 AM | 2:45 PM | 5:34 PM | 6:46 PM |
Paraíba is in a different time zone from the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Paraíba comes roughly 52 minutes earlier than in Brasília, but the real solar difference comes from the 1,718 km that separate them.
Qibla in Paraíba and distance to Makkah
In Paraíba you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 66.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 8,733 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Paraíba and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Paraíba during Ramadan
Ramadan in Paraíba: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:00 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:45 PM, roughly 13 h 35 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 21 min, shorter by 14 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Paraíba on the map
Paraíba is one of the regions of Brazil. Its main city, João Pessoa, is at 7.1150° S, 34.8631° W. The region has 55 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Paraíba
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Brazil
- Coordinates
- -7.11500, -34.86306
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,733 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Paraíba
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Paraíba takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:27 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 52 minutes around 21 June: 2:42 PM for the majority, 3:34 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 offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Paraíba and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Paraíba
- Prayer times in João Pessoa817,511
- Campina Grande443,911
- Salah times Santa Rita149,910
- Bayeux97,203
- Prayer times in Patos92,575
- Cabedelo68,767
- Salah times Sousa67,259
- Cajazeiras63,239
- Prayer times in Guarabira57,484
- Sapé51,306
- Salah times Queimadas47,658
- Mamanguape45,136
- Prayer times in Monteiro33,433
- Pombal32,802
- Salah times São Bento32,235
- Esperança31,231
- Prayer times in Catolé do Rocha30,684
- Pedras de Fogo29,662
- Salah times Lagoa Seca27,617
- Alagoa Grande26,062
- Prayer times in Conde25,010
- Itaporanga24,828
- Salah times Rio Tinto24,581
- Itabaiana24,419
- Prayer times in Princesa Isabel23,549
- Areia22,633
- Salah times Caaporã21,955
- Mari21,512
- Prayer times in Bananeiras21,269
- Alagoa Nova21,013
- Cuité20,334
- São José de Piranhas20,329
- Alhandra19,727
- Conceição19,007
- Itapororoca18,823
- Picuí18,720
- Pocinhos18,708
- Aroeiras18,705
- São João do Rio do Peixe18,026
- Remígio17,885
- Belém17,705
- Ingá17,692
- Boqueirão17,598
- Cruz do Espírito Santo17,461
- Araruna17,189
- Cacimba de Dentro17,178
- Sumé17,031
- Solânea17,030
- Pitimbu16,751
- Araçagi16,646
- Piancó16,441
- Barra de Santa Rosa15,497
- Coremas15,441
- Santa Luzia15,426
- Soledade15,102
Prayer times near Paraíba
- Pernambuco104 km · south
- Rio Grande do Norte152 km · north
- Alagoas299 km · south
- Sergipe487 km · south-west
- Ceará556 km · north-west
- Estado de Bahia763 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Paraíba
What is the Qibla direction in Paraíba?
The Qibla in Paraíba is 66.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,733 km away.
When is Fajr in Paraíba?
Fajr in Paraíba depends on the season: about 3:45 AM on 21 December and about 4:15 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Paraíba differ from Brasília?
Yes. Paraíba is 1,718 km from Brasília, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Paraíba comes roughly 52 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
When is Maghrib in Paraíba?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:13 PM on 21 June and 5:34 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Paraíba?
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.