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Prayer times in Garanhuns
This page shows today’s prayer times in Garanhuns, Pernambuco, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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 commonly used in Brazil.
Adhan times in Garanhuns today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Garanhuns prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Garanhuns change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Garanhuns on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:47 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 39 min, against only 11 h 36 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:27 PM and 6:56 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:18 AM and 11:34 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Garanhuns and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:21 AM | 5:30 AM | 11:34 AM | 2:48 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:42 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:24 AM | 5:40 AM | 11:28 AM | 2:47 PM | 5:16 PM | 6:27 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:06 AM | 5:15 AM | 11:18 AM | 2:32 PM | 5:22 PM | 6:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:47 AM | 5:05 AM | 11:24 AM | 2:51 PM | 5:43 PM | 6:56 PM |
Garanhuns does not use the same time zone as the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Garanhuns is called about 46 minutes earlier than in Brasília, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,458 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in Garanhuns
The Qibla in Garanhuns is at 66.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,977 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 66.4°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Garanhuns
Fasting in Garanhuns, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:53 PM and imsak at 4:04 AM on the first day, 13 h 39 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:43 PM for a fast of 13 h 22 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
Where Garanhuns is located
The coordinates of Garanhuns are 8.8820° S and 36.5022° W. The closest places on our site are São João (15 km), Caetés (18 km), and Jupi (21 km). Caruaru, the nearest administrative centre, is 88 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Pernambuco.
- Name
- Garanhuns
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Pernambuco, Brazil
- Population
- 151,803
- Coordinates
- -8.88202, -36.50216
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,977 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Garanhuns
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Garanhuns takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:34 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 51 minutes around 21 June: 2:47 PM for the majority, 3:38 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Garanhuns, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Garanhuns
- São João15 km · east
- Caetés18 km · north-west
- Jupi21 km · north-east
- Capoeiras21 km · north-west
- Lajedo31 km · north-east
- Correntes33 km · south-east
- Canhotinho34 km · east
- Bom Conselho37 km · south-west
Prayer times in Garanhuns: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Garanhuns?
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.
Do prayer times in Garanhuns differ from Brasília?
Yes. Garanhuns is 1,458 km from Brasília, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Garanhuns comes about 46 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
When is Maghrib in Garanhuns?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:16 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 Garanhuns?
The Qibla in Garanhuns is 66.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,977 km away.
When is Fajr in Garanhuns?
Fajr in Garanhuns depends on the season: about 3:47 AM on 21 December and about 4:24 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.