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Prayer times in Nova Iguaçu
Residents of and visitors to Nova Iguaçu can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Nova Iguaçu is a city in Brazil, in Rio de Janeiro, with about 843,046 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Nova Iguaçu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Nova Iguaçu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Nova Iguaçu
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Nova Iguaçu on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:39 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 32 min, compared with only 10 h 44 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:33 PM and 7:59 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:46 AM and 12:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nova Iguaçu and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:43 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:33 AM | 11:56 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:18 PM | 6:33 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:28 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:39 AM | 5:06 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:10 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:59 PM |
Nova Iguaçu is located 907 km south-east of Brasília, so Dhuhr in Nova Iguaçu comes about 18 minutes earlier than in Brasília. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Nova Iguaçu.
Qibla in Nova Iguaçu and distance to Makkah
From Nova Iguaçu you face towards the east, at an angle of 67.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,268 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Nova Iguaçu and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Nova Iguaçu
Fasting in Nova Iguaçu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:37 PM and imsak at 4:08 AM on the first day, 14 h 19 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 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.
About Nova Iguaçu
Nova Iguaçu is located at 22.7592° S, 43.4511° W, in Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Rio de Janeiro, 32 km away. Nearby places include Belford Roxo (5 km), Nilópolis (7 km), and São João de Meriti (9 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Nova Iguaçu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Population
- 843,046
- Coordinates
- -22.75917, -43.45111
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,268 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nova Iguaçu
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Nova Iguaçu comes about 44 minutes later around the june solstice (3:42 PM instead of 2:57 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:01 PM around the march equinox, with small changes 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 observe your prayers on time in Nova Iguaçu and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Nova Iguaçu
- Belford Roxo5 km · east
- Nilópolis7 km · south-east
- São João de Meriti9 km · south-east
- Queimados12 km · north-west
- Duque de Caxias15 km · east
- Cordovil17 km · south-east
- Japeri24 km · north-west
- Universidade Rural25 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nova Iguaçu
What is the Qibla direction in Nova Iguaçu?
The Qibla in Nova Iguaçu is 67.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,268 km away.
How long is the fast in Nova Iguaçu during Ramadan?
About 14 h 19 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 38 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Nova Iguaçu?
Fajr in Nova Iguaçu depends on the season: about 3:39 AM on 21 December and about 5:13 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Nova Iguaçu?
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 Nova Iguaçu differ from Brasília?
Yes. Nova Iguaçu is 907 km from Brasília, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Nova Iguaçu comes roughly 18 minutes earlier than in Brasília.