City · Rio de Janeiro
Prayer times in São Fidélis
Muslims living in São Fidélis can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. São Fidélis is a city in Brazil, in Rio de Janeiro, with about 41,197 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location 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 São Fidélis
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for São Fidélis
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in São Fidélis
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in São Fidélis on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:36 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 27 min, against only 10 h 49 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:28 PM and 7:49 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:39 AM and 11:54 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of São Fidélis and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:37 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:19 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:05 AM | 6:24 AM | 11:49 AM | 2:52 PM | 5:13 PM | 6:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:22 AM | 5:36 AM | 11:39 AM | 3:04 PM | 5:43 PM | 6:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:36 AM | 5:01 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:05 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:49 PM |
São Fidélis is located 921 km south-east of Brasília, so Dhuhr in São Fidélis comes about 25 minutes earlier than in Brasília. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in São Fidélis.
Finding the Qibla from São Fidélis
From São Fidélis you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 67.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,058 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of São Fidélis and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in São Fidélis
Ramadan in São Fidélis: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:04 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:29 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).
Where São Fidélis is located
The coordinates of São Fidélis are 21.6461° S and 41.7469° W. The nearest cities on our site are Cambuci (19 km), Itaocara (34 km), and Campos dos Goytacazes (45 km). Campos dos Goytacazes, the nearest administrative centre, is 45 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Rio de Janeiro.
- Name
- São Fidélis
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Population
- 41,197
- Coordinates
- -21.64611, -41.74694
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,058 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in São Fidélis
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in São Fidélis comes roughly 45 minutes later around the june solstice (3:37 PM instead of 2:52 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:54 AM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of São Fidélis in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to São Fidélis
- Cambuci19 km · north-west
- Itaocara34 km · west
- Campos dos Goytacazes45 km · east
- Santo Antônio de Pádua46 km · west
- Conceição de Macabu50 km · south
- Itaperuna51 km · north
- Miracema53 km · north-west
- Bom Jesus do Itabapoana57 km · north
Prayer times in São Fidélis: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in São Fidélis?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:13 PM on 21 June and 6:29 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in São Fidélis?
Fajr in São Fidélis changes with the seasons: about 3:36 AM on 21 December and about 5:05 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in São Fidélis during Ramadan?
Roughly 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 São Fidélis?
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 São Fidélis differ from Brasília?
Yes. São Fidélis is 921 km from Brasília, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in São Fidélis comes about 25 minutes earlier than in Brasília.