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Prayer times in Paulista
Looking for the prayer times in Paulista? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Paulista, Pernambuco. Every figure is computed for 7.9408° S, 34.8731° W, so the times reflect Paulista itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Paulista
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Paulista
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Paulista by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Paulista on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:43 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 35 min, compared with only 11 h 40 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:22 PM and 6:47 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:12 AM and 11:27 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Paulista and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:14 AM | 5:24 AM | 11:27 AM | 2:40 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:36 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:16 AM | 5:31 AM | 11:21 AM | 2:42 PM | 5:11 PM | 6:22 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 3:59 AM | 5:09 AM | 11:12 AM | 2:25 PM | 5:15 PM | 6:21 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:43 AM | 5:00 AM | 11:17 AM | 2:45 PM | 5:35 PM | 6:47 PM |
Paulista does not use the same time zone as the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Paulista is called roughly 52 minutes earlier than in Brasília, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,666 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Paulista
Qibla from Paulista: 66.2° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 8,771 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Paulista remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Paulista
For those fasting in Paulista, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:46 PM and imsak at 3:59 AM on the first day, 13 h 37 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:36 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.
Where Paulista is located
Paulista is located at 7.9408° S, 34.8731° W, in Pernambuco, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Recife, 13 km away. Nearby places include Abreu e Lima (5 km), Olinda (8 km), and Igarassu (12 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Paulista
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Pernambuco, Brazil
- Population
- 342,167
- Coordinates
- -7.94083, -34.87306
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,771 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Paulista
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Paulista takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:27 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 51 minutes around 21 June: 2:42 PM for the majority, 3:33 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Paulista in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Paulista
- Abreu e Lima5 km · north-west
- Olinda8 km · south
- Igarassu12 km · north
- Recife13 km · south
- Camaragibe15 km · south-west
- São Lourenço da Mata17 km · south-west
- Itapissuma18 km · north
- Ilha de Itamaracá22 km · north
Prayer times in Paulista: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Paulista?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:11 PM on 21 June and 5:35 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Paulista?
The Qibla in Paulista is 66.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,771 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Paulista?
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 Paulista differ from Brasília?
Yes. Paulista is 1,666 km from Brasília, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Paulista comes roughly 52 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
How long is the fast in Paulista during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 37 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 21 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.