City · Pernambuco
Prayer times in João Alfredo
This page shows today’s prayer times in João Alfredo, Pernambuco, worked out 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Brazil.
Today’s prayer times in João Alfredo
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for João Alfredo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in João Alfredo by season
It helps to know how prayer times in João Alfredo move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:46 AM on 21 December and 4:19 AM on 21 June, a difference of 33 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:14 PM and 5:38 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 35 min in the december solstice and falls to 11 h 40 min in the june solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| 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 | 4:19 AM | 5:34 AM | 11:24 AM | 2:45 PM | 5:14 PM | 6:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:02 AM | 5:11 AM | 11:15 AM | 2:27 PM | 5:18 PM | 6:23 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:46 AM | 5:03 AM | 11:20 AM | 2:48 PM | 5:38 PM | 6:50 PM |
João Alfredo is in a different time zone from the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in João Alfredo comes about 49 minutes earlier than in Brasília, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,605 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in João Alfredo
The Qibla in João Alfredo is at 66.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,840 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 66.4°.
Suhoor and iftar times in João Alfredo
Ramadan in João Alfredo: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:02 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:48 PM, roughly 13 h 36 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 21 min, shorter by 15 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
João Alfredo on the map
João Alfredo lies at 7.8558° S, 35.5883° W, in Pernambuco, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Caruaru, 64 km away. Close by you will find Bom Jardim (7 km), Orobó (12 km), and Limoeiro (15 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- João Alfredo
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Pernambuco, Brazil
- Population
- 27,725
- Coordinates
- -7.85583, -35.58833
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,840 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in João Alfredo
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in João Alfredo takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:30 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 51 minutes around 21 June: 2:45 PM for the majority, 3:36 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 at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in João Alfredo and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near João Alfredo
- Bom Jardim7 km · north
- Orobó12 km · north
- Limoeiro15 km · east
- Passira15 km · south
- Surubim19 km · west
- Cumaru21 km · south-west
- Feira Nova24 km · south-east
- Lagoa do Carro30 km · east
Prayer times in João Alfredo: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in João Alfredo?
The Qibla in João Alfredo is 66.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,840 km away.
Which calculation method is used for João Alfredo?
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 Fajr in João Alfredo?
Fajr in João Alfredo depends on the season: about 3:46 AM on 21 December and about 4:19 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in João Alfredo during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 36 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 21 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in João Alfredo differ from Brasília?
Yes. João Alfredo is 1,605 km from Brasília, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in João Alfredo comes about 49 minutes earlier than in Brasília.