City · Rio de Janeiro
Prayer times in Porciúncula
Muslims living in Porciúncula can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Porciúncula is a city in Brazil, in Rio de Janeiro, with about 17,832 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Porciúncula
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Porciúncula
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Porciúncula by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Porciúncula on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:39 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 25 min, compared with only 10 h 52 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:30 PM and 7:48 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:41 AM and 11:56 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Porciúncula and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:20 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:05 AM | 6:24 AM | 11:50 AM | 2:55 PM | 5:16 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:23 AM | 5:37 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:05 PM | 5:44 PM | 6:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:39 AM | 5:04 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:07 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:48 PM |
Porciúncula lies 847 km south-east of Brasília, so Dhuhr in Porciúncula comes roughly 24 minutes earlier than in Brasília. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Porciúncula.
Qibla in Porciúncula and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Porciúncula is at 67.2° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,057 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 points to 67.2°.
Ramadan timetable for Porciúncula
Ramadan in Porciúncula: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:06 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:29 PM, about 14 h 13 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 35 min, shorter by 38 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Porciúncula is located
Porciúncula is located at 20.9628° S, 42.0408° W, in Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Campos dos Goytacazes, 115 km away. Close by you will find Natividade (11 km), Carangola (26 km), and Itaperuna (31 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Porciúncula
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Population
- 17,832
- Coordinates
- -20.96278, -42.04083
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,057 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Porciúncula
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Porciúncula takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:56 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 45 minutes around 21 June: 2:55 PM for the majority, 3:40 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Porciúncula, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Porciúncula
- Natividade11 km · south-east
- Carangola26 km · north
- Itaperuna31 km · south-east
- Espera Feliz37 km · north
- Muriaé39 km · south-west
- Divino40 km · north
- Bom Jesus do Itabapoana42 km · south-east
- Guaçuí43 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Porciúncula
Which calculation method is used for Porciúncula?
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 Porciúncula?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:16 PM on 21 June and 6:28 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Porciúncula during Ramadan?
About 14 h 13 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 35 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Porciúncula?
Fajr in Porciúncula depends on the season: about 3:39 AM on 21 December and about 5:05 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Porciúncula differ from Brasília?
Yes. Porciúncula is 847 km from Brasília, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Porciúncula comes roughly 24 minutes earlier than in Brasília.