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Prayer times in Sumé
This page shows today’s salah times in Sumé, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Brazil.
Today’s prayer times in Sumé
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Sumé
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Sumé
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Sumé on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:51 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 34 min, against only 11 h 41 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:30 PM and 6:55 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:20 AM and 11:35 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sumé and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:22 AM | 5:32 AM | 11:35 AM | 2:48 PM | 5:38 PM | 6:44 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:24 AM | 5:39 AM | 11:29 AM | 2:50 PM | 5:20 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:07 AM | 5:17 AM | 11:20 AM | 2:32 PM | 5:23 PM | 6:29 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:51 AM | 5:08 AM | 11:26 AM | 2:53 PM | 5:43 PM | 6:55 PM |
Sumé does not use the same time zone as the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Sumé comes roughly 44 minutes earlier than in Brasília, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,502 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Sumé
From Sumé you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 66.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 8,962 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Sumé and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Sumé during Ramadan
Fasting in Sumé, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:53 PM and imsak at 4:07 AM on the first day, 13 h 36 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:44 PM for a fast of 13 h 21 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
About Sumé
The coordinates of Sumé are 7.6717° S and 36.8800° W. The closest places on our site are Monteiro (36 km), São José do Egito (48 km), and Jataúba (55 km). Caruaru, the nearest administrative centre, is 121 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Paraíba.
- Name
- Sumé
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Paraíba, Brazil
- Population
- 17,031
- Coordinates
- -7.67167, -36.88000
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,962 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sumé
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Sumé comes about 52 minutes later around the june solstice (3:42 PM instead of 2:50 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:35 AM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Sumé and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Sumé
- Monteiro36 km · south-west
- São José do Egito48 km · north-west
- Jataúba55 km · south-east
- Sertânia62 km · south-west
- Tabira73 km · west
- Brejo da Madre de Deus77 km · south-east
- Pesqueira79 km · south
- Santa Cruz do Capibaribe81 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sumé
What time is Fajr in Sumé?
Fajr in Sumé changes with the seasons: about 3:51 AM on 21 December and about 4:24 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Sumé?
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.
When is Maghrib in Sumé?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:20 PM on 21 June and 5:43 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Sumé?
The Qibla in Sumé is 66.7° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,962 km away.
Do prayer times in Sumé differ from Brasília?
Yes. Sumé is 1,502 km from Brasília, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Sumé is called roughly 44 minutes earlier than in Brasília.