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Prayer times in Barra da Tijuca
This page shows today’s prayer times in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Brazil.
Today’s prayer times in Barra da Tijuca
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Barra da Tijuca
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Barra da Tijuca change through the year
Prayer times in Barra da Tijuca vary a lot over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at around 3:38 AM and Maghrib at 6:38 PM, for a day of 13 h 33 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:13 AM and Maghrib to 5:17 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 43 min. The difference 2 h 50 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:42 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:34 AM | 11:55 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:17 PM | 6:33 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:27 AM | 5:42 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:11 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:38 AM | 5:05 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:09 PM | 6:38 PM | 8:00 PM |
Barra da Tijuca is located 934 km south-east of Brasília, so Dhuhr in Barra da Tijuca comes about 18 minutes earlier than in Brasília. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Barra da Tijuca.
Finding the Qibla from Barra da Tijuca
Qibla direction for Barra da Tijuca: 67.7° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 10,270 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Barra da Tijuca is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Barra da Tijuca during Ramadan
For those fasting in Barra da Tijuca, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:37 PM and imsak at 4:08 AM on the first day, 14 h 20 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:15 PM for a fast of 13 h 38 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
Barra da Tijuca on the map
Barra da Tijuca lies at 22.9984° S, 43.3655° W, in Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Rio de Janeiro, 21 km away. Close by you will find Rocinha (12 km), Vidigal (13 km), and Leblon (15 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Barra da Tijuca
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Population
- 421,438
- Coordinates
- -22.99835, -43.36545
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,270 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Barra da Tijuca
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Barra da Tijuca comes about 44 minutes later around the june solstice (3:41 PM instead of 2:57 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:01 PM 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 keep your prayers on time in Barra da Tijuca and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Barra da Tijuca
- Rocinha12 km · east
- Vidigal13 km · east
- Leblon15 km · east
- Ipanema17 km · east
- Botafogo19 km · east
- Cordovil20 km · north
- Rio de Janeiro21 km · north-east
- São João de Meriti22 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Barra da Tijuca
When is Fajr in Barra da Tijuca?
Fajr in Barra da Tijuca depends on the season: about 3:38 AM on 21 December and about 5:13 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Barra da Tijuca during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 20 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 38 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Barra da Tijuca?
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 Barra da Tijuca?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:17 PM on 21 June and 6:38 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Barra da Tijuca differ from Brasília?
Yes. Barra da Tijuca is 934 km from Brasília, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Barra da Tijuca is called about 18 minutes earlier than in Brasília.