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Prayer times in Água Preta
This page shows today’s prayer times in Água Preta, Pernambuco, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Brazil.
Today’s prayer times in Água Preta
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Água Preta
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Água Preta
Prayer times in Água Preta change noticeably between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 3:44 AM and Maghrib at 5:39 PM, for a day of 12 h 38 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 4:20 AM and Maghrib to 5:12 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 37 min. That is a difference of 1 h 01 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 | 4:17 AM | 5:26 AM | 11:30 AM | 2:43 PM | 5:33 PM | 6:38 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:20 AM | 5:35 AM | 11:24 AM | 2:44 PM | 5:12 PM | 6:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:02 AM | 5:11 AM | 11:15 AM | 2:28 PM | 5:18 PM | 6:23 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:44 AM | 5:01 AM | 11:20 AM | 2:47 PM | 5:39 PM | 6:52 PM |
Água Preta does not use the same time zone as the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Água Preta comes about 50 minutes earlier than in Brasília, but the real solar difference depends on the 1,559 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Água Preta and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Água Preta is at 66.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,872 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 66.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Água Preta
For those fasting in Água Preta, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:49 PM and imsak at 4:01 AM on the first day, 13 h 38 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:39 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 22 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
About Água Preta
The coordinates of Água Preta are 8.7075° S and 35.5306° W. The nearest cities on our site are Palmares (7 km), Gameleira (21 km), and Catende (21 km). Sirinhaém, the nearest administrative centre, is 47 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Pernambuco.
- Name
- Água Preta
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Pernambuco, Brazil
- Population
- 26,981
- Coordinates
- -8.70750, -35.53056
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,872 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Água Preta
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Água Preta is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:30 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 51 minutes around 21 June: 2:44 PM for the majority, 3:35 PM for the Hanafis. Choose 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 keep your prayers on time in Água Preta and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Água Preta
Which calculation method is used for Água Preta?
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 Água Preta?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:12 PM on 21 June and 5:39 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Água Preta differ from Brasília?
Yes. Água Preta is 1,559 km from Brasília, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Água Preta comes roughly 50 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
What is the Qibla direction in Água Preta?
The Qibla in Água Preta is 66.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,872 km away.
What time is Fajr in Água Preta?
Fajr in Água Preta depends on the season: about 3:44 AM on 21 December and about 4:20 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.