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Prayer times in Mendes
This page shows today’s prayer times in Mendes, Rio de Janeiro, calculated 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Brazil.
Adhan times in Mendes today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mendes
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Mendes
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Mendes on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:41 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 31 min, against only 10 h 45 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:35 PM and 8:00 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:47 AM and 12:02 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mendes and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:44 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:34 AM | 11:57 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:19 PM | 6:35 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:29 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:41 AM | 5:07 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:11 PM | 6:38 PM | 8:00 PM |
Mendes lies 870 km south-east of Brasília, so Dhuhr in Mendes is called roughly 17 minutes earlier than in Brasília. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Mendes.
Finding the Qibla from Mendes
Qibla direction for Mendes: 67.8° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 10,285 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Mendes is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Mendes during Ramadan
Ramadan in Mendes: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:10 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:38 PM, about 14 h 18 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 37 min, shorter by 41 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Mendes on the map
The coordinates of Mendes are 22.5267° S and 43.7328° W. The closest places on our site are Paracambi (9 km), Barra do Piraí (11 km), and Japeri (15 km). Nova Iguaçu, the nearest administrative centre, is 39 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Rio de Janeiro.
- Name
- Mendes
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Population
- 18,049
- Coordinates
- -22.52667, -43.73278
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,285 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mendes
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Mendes comes roughly 45 minutes later around the june solstice (3:44 PM instead of 2:59 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:02 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Mendes and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Mendes
- Paracambi9 km · south
- Barra do Piraí11 km · north-west
- Japeri15 km · south-east
- Vassouras15 km · north-east
- Piraí20 km · south-west
- Seropédica24 km · south
- Universidade Rural27 km · south
- Pinheiral28 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mendes
How long is the fast in Mendes during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 18 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 37 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Mendes?
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 Mendes?
Fajr in Mendes depends on the season: about 3:41 AM on 21 December and about 5:14 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Mendes?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:19 PM on 21 June and 6:38 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Mendes differ from Brasília?
Yes. Mendes is 870 km from Brasília, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Mendes is called about 17 minutes earlier than in Brasília.