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Prayer times in Itaocara
Looking for the adhan times in Itaocara? 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 Itaocara, Rio de Janeiro. Every figure is computed for 21.6692° S, 42.0761° W, so the times reflect Itaocara itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Itaocara
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Itaocara
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Itaocara change through the year
Prayer times in Itaocara change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at around 3:37 AM and Maghrib at 6:30 PM, giving a day of 13 h 28 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:06 AM and Maghrib to 5:14 PM, and the day is just 10 h 49 min. The difference 2 h 39 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:21 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:26 AM | 11:50 AM | 2:54 PM | 5:14 PM | 6:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:23 AM | 5:37 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:06 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:37 AM | 5:03 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:06 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:50 PM |
Itaocara lies 899 km south-east of Brasília, so Dhuhr in Itaocara comes about 23 minutes earlier than in Brasília. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Itaocara.
Qibla in Itaocara and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Itaocara is at 67.2° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,090 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 67.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Itaocara
Ramadan in Itaocara: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:05 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:30 PM, about 14 h 15 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 36 min, shorter by 39 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Itaocara on the map
The coordinates of Itaocara are 21.6692° S and 42.0761° W. The nearest cities on our site are Santo Antônio de Pádua (18 km), Cambuci (20 km), and Miracema (31 km). Campos dos Goytacazes, the nearest administrative centre, is 78 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Rio de Janeiro.
- Name
- Itaocara
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Population
- 23,643
- Coordinates
- -21.66917, -42.07611
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,090 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Itaocara
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Itaocara takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:56 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 45 minutes around 21 June: 2:54 PM for the majority, 3:39 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Itaocara, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Itaocara
- Santo Antônio de Pádua18 km · north-west
- Cambuci20 km · north-east
- Miracema31 km · north-west
- São Fidélis34 km · east
- Cantagalo46 km · south-west
- Cordeiro50 km · south-west
- Conceição de Macabu51 km · south-east
- Itaperuna55 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Itaocara
What time is Fajr in Itaocara?
Fajr in Itaocara depends on the season: about 3:37 AM on 21 December and about 5:06 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Itaocara?
The Qibla in Itaocara is 67.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,090 km away.
How long is the fast in Itaocara during Ramadan?
About 14 h 15 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 36 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Itaocara?
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 Itaocara differ from Brasília?
Yes. Itaocara is 899 km from Brasília, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Itaocara is called about 23 minutes earlier than in Brasília.