City · Paraíba
Prayer times in Areia
This page shows today’s salah times in Areia, Paraíba, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Brazil.
Adhan times in Areia today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Areia
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Areia
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Areia on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:48 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 32 min, compared with only 11 h 43 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:27 PM and 6:49 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:15 AM and 11:30 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Areia 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 | 2:42 PM | 5:34 PM | 6:39 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:18 AM | 5:33 AM | 11:25 AM | 2:46 PM | 5:16 PM | 6:27 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:03 AM | 5:12 AM | 11:15 AM | 2:27 PM | 5:19 PM | 6:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:48 AM | 5:05 AM | 11:21 AM | 2:48 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:49 PM |
Areia does not use the same time zone as the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Areia comes roughly 49 minutes earlier than in Brasília, while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 1,654 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Areia
The Qibla in Areia is at 66.6° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,810 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 66.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Areia
Fasting in Areia, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:48 PM and imsak at 4:04 AM on the first day, 13 h 34 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:39 PM for a fast of 13 h 20 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
Where Areia is located
Areia lies at 6.9633° S, 35.6917° W, in Paraíba, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Solânea, 23 km away. Nearby places include Alagoa Grande (11 km), Remígio (11 km), and Alagoa Nova (14 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Areia
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Paraíba, Brazil
- Population
- 22,633
- Coordinates
- -6.96333, -35.69167
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,810 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Areia
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Areia comes about 52 minutes later around the june solstice (3:38 PM instead of 2:46 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:30 AM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Areia and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Areia
- Alagoa Grande11 km · south-east
- Remígio11 km · west
- Alagoa Nova14 km · south-west
- Esperança20 km · south-west
- Solânea23 km · north
- Bananeiras25 km · north
- Guarabira25 km · north-east
- Lagoa Seca29 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Areia
What time is Fajr in Areia?
Fajr in Areia depends on the season: about 3:48 AM on 21 December and about 4:18 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Areia differ from Brasília?
Yes. Areia is 1,654 km from Brasília, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Areia is called about 49 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
Which calculation method is used for Areia?
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.
How long is the fast in Areia during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 34 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Areia?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:16 PM on 21 June and 5:37 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.