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Prayer times in Rio das Ostras
This page shows today’s prayer times in Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Brazil.
Adhan times in Rio das Ostras today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Rio das Ostras
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Rio das Ostras by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Rio das Ostras move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:34 AM on 21 December and 5:07 AM on 21 June, a difference of 1 h 33 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:12 PM and 6:31 PM. Daylight reaches 13 h 31 min in the december solstice and drops to 10 h 45 min around the june solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:37 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:21 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:07 AM | 6:27 AM | 11:50 AM | 2:52 PM | 5:12 PM | 6:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:22 AM | 5:37 AM | 11:40 AM | 3:06 PM | 5:44 PM | 6:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:34 AM | 5:00 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:04 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:53 PM |
Compared with Brasília, Dhuhr in Rio das Ostras comes roughly 24 minutes earlier than in Brasília, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 37 minutes earlier than in the capital. Rio das Ostras is 978 km 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 in Rio das Ostras and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Rio das Ostras: 67.1° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 10,115 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Rio das Ostras remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Rio das Ostras
Ramadan in Rio das Ostras: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:03 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:31 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).
Where Rio das Ostras is located
Rio das Ostras is located at 22.5269° S, 41.9450° W, in Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Nova Friburgo, 66 km away. Nearby places include Macaé (23 km), Armação dos Búzios (25 km), and Casimiro de Abreu (27 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Rio das Ostras
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Population
- 168,099
- Coordinates
- -22.52694, -41.94500
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,115 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Rio das Ostras
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Rio das Ostras is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:55 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 45 minutes around 21 June: 2:52 PM for the majority, 3:36 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Rio das Ostras
- Macaé23 km · north-east
- Armação dos Búzios25 km · south
- Casimiro de Abreu27 km · west
- São Pedro da Aldeia38 km · south-west
- Cabo Frio41 km · south
- Iguaba Grande45 km · south-west
- Silva Jardim48 km · west
- Arraial do Cabo50 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Rio das Ostras
Which calculation method is used for Rio das Ostras?
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 Rio das Ostras 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.
What time is Fajr in Rio das Ostras?
Fajr in Rio das Ostras depends on the season: about 3:34 AM on 21 December and about 5:07 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Rio das Ostras?
The Qibla in Rio das Ostras is 67.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,115 km away.
When is Maghrib in Rio das Ostras?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:12 PM on 21 June and 6:31 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.