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Prayer times in Araruna
This page shows today’s prayer times in Araruna, Paraíba, calculated 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Brazil.
Prayer times in Araruna today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Araruna prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Araruna
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Araruna on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:49 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 30 min, compared with only 11 h 45 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:28 PM and 6:48 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:15 AM and 11:30 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Araruna and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:18 AM | 5:27 AM | 11:30 AM | 2:41 PM | 5:34 PM | 6:39 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:17 AM | 5:32 AM | 11:25 AM | 2:46 PM | 5:17 PM | 6:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:03 AM | 5:12 AM | 11:15 AM | 2:26 PM | 5:19 PM | 6:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:49 AM | 5:06 AM | 11:21 AM | 2:48 PM | 5:36 PM | 6:48 PM |
Araruna does not use the same time zone as the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Araruna comes about 49 minutes earlier than in Brasília, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,678 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in Araruna
Qibla direction for Araruna: 66.6° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 8,798 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Araruna is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Araruna
Ramadan in Araruna: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:04 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:48 PM, roughly 13 h 33 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 20 min, shorter by 13 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Araruna
The coordinates of Araruna are 6.5583° S and 35.7417° W. The nearest cities on our site are Cacimba de Dentro (11 km), Solânea (23 km), and Bananeiras (24 km). Solânea, the nearest administrative centre, is 23 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Paraíba.
- Name
- Araruna
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Paraíba, Brazil
- Population
- 17,189
- Coordinates
- -6.55833, -35.74167
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,798 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Araruna
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Araruna is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:30 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 52 minutes around 21 June: 2:46 PM for the majority, 3:39 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 Araruna and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Araruna
- Cacimba de Dentro11 km · south-west
- Solânea23 km · south
- Bananeiras24 km · south-east
- Belém27 km · south-east
- Nova Cruz35 km · east
- Barra de Santa Rosa40 km · south-west
- Santo Antônio40 km · north-east
- Guarabira43 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Araruna
Do prayer times in Araruna differ from Brasília?
Yes. Araruna is 1,678 km from Brasília, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Araruna comes roughly 49 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
What is the Qibla direction in Araruna?
The Qibla in Araruna is 66.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,798 km away.
How long is the fast in Araruna during Ramadan?
About 13 h 33 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Araruna?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:17 PM on 21 June and 5:36 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Araruna?
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.