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Prayer times in Cordeiro
This page shows today’s prayer times in Cordeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Brazil.
Today’s prayer times in Cordeiro
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Cordeiro
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Cordeiro by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Cordeiro on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:37 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 29 min, against only 10 h 47 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:30 PM and 7:53 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:42 AM and 11:57 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Cordeiro and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:39 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:22 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:08 AM | 6:28 AM | 11:51 AM | 2:54 PM | 5:15 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:24 AM | 5:38 AM | 11:42 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:46 PM | 6:56 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:37 AM | 5:03 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:07 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:53 PM |
Compared with Brasília, Dhuhr in Cordeiro is called about 22 minutes earlier than in Brasília, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 34 minutes earlier than in the capital. Cordeiro is 909 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Cordeiro
The Qibla in Cordeiro is at 67.3° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,133 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 67.3°.
Fasting hours in Cordeiro during Ramadan
For those fasting in Cordeiro, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:32 PM and imsak at 4:06 AM on the first day, 14 h 16 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:11 PM for a fast of 13 h 37 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
About Cordeiro
Cordeiro is located at 22.0286° S, 42.3608° W, in Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Nova Friburgo, 33 km away. Nearby places include Cantagalo (5 km), Bom Jardim (15 km), and Carmo (28 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Cordeiro
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Population
- 21,444
- Coordinates
- -22.02861, -42.36083
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,133 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Cordeiro
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Cordeiro comes roughly 45 minutes later around the june solstice (3:39 PM instead of 2:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:57 AM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Cordeiro (UTC−3), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Cordeiro
- Cantagalo5 km · north
- Bom Jardim15 km · south-west
- Carmo28 km · west
- Sumidouro32 km · west
- Nova Friburgo33 km · south-west
- Além Paraíba39 km · north-west
- Itaocara50 km · north-east
- Conceição de Macabu51 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Cordeiro
When is Maghrib in Cordeiro?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:15 PM on 21 June and 6:32 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Cordeiro differ from Brasília?
Yes. Cordeiro is 909 km from Brasília, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Cordeiro is called about 22 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
Which calculation method is used for Cordeiro?
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.
How long is the fast in Cordeiro during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 16 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 37 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Cordeiro?
The Qibla in Cordeiro is 67.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,133 km away.