City · Paraíba
Prayer times in Pocinhos
Residents of and visitors to Pocinhos can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Pocinhos is a city in Brazil, in Paraíba, with about 18,708 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Pocinhos today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Pocinhos
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Pocinhos
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Pocinhos on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:49 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 32 min, against only 11 h 43 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:28 PM and 6:50 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:17 AM and 11:32 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Pocinhos and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:19 AM | 5:28 AM | 11:32 AM | 2:43 PM | 5:35 PM | 6:40 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:20 AM | 5:35 AM | 11:26 AM | 2:47 PM | 5:17 PM | 6:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:04 AM | 5:13 AM | 11:17 AM | 2:28 PM | 5:20 PM | 6:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:49 AM | 5:06 AM | 11:22 AM | 2:50 PM | 5:38 PM | 6:50 PM |
Pocinhos does not use the same time zone as the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Pocinhos is called roughly 47 minutes earlier than in Brasília, but the real solar difference comes from the 1,614 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Pocinhos
The Qibla in Pocinhos is at 66.6° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,853 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 66.6°.
Fasting hours in Pocinhos during Ramadan
For those fasting in Pocinhos, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:49 PM and imsak at 4:05 AM on the first day, 13 h 34 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:40 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 21 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
Pocinhos on the map
Pocinhos is located at 7.0767° S, 36.0611° W, in Paraíba, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Solânea, 57 km away. Close by you will find Esperança (23 km), Lagoa Seca (25 km), and Campina Grande (26 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Pocinhos
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Paraíba, Brazil
- Population
- 18,708
- Coordinates
- -7.07667, -36.06111
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,853 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Pocinhos
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Pocinhos takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:32 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 52 minutes around 21 June: 2:47 PM for the majority, 3:39 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Pocinhos and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Pocinhos
- Esperança23 km · east
- Lagoa Seca25 km · south-east
- Campina Grande26 km · south-east
- Remígio32 km · north-east
- Soledade33 km · west
- Alagoa Nova33 km · east
- Queimadas36 km · south-east
- Barra de Santa Rosa40 km · north
Prayer times in Pocinhos: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Pocinhos?
The Qibla in Pocinhos is 66.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,853 km away.
When is Maghrib in Pocinhos?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:17 PM on 21 June and 5:38 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Pocinhos?
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 Pocinhos during Ramadan?
About 13 h 34 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 21 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Pocinhos differ from Brasília?
Yes. Pocinhos is 1,614 km from Brasília, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Pocinhos comes about 47 minutes earlier than in Brasília.