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Prayer times in Sapucaia
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sapucaia, 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.
Salah times in Sapucaia today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Sapucaia prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sapucaia change through the year
Prayer times in Sapucaia vary a lot between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at around 3:39 AM and Maghrib at 6:34 PM, for a day of 13 h 29 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:10 AM and Maghrib to 5:17 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 47 min. The difference 2 h 42 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:30 AM | 11:53 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:17 PM | 6:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:26 AM | 5:40 AM | 11:44 AM | 3:09 PM | 5:48 PM | 6:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:39 AM | 5:05 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:09 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:55 PM |
Compared with Brasília, Dhuhr in Sapucaia is called roughly 20 minutes earlier than in Brasília, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 32 minutes earlier than in the capital. Sapucaia is 869 km from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Sapucaia and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Sapucaia: 67.5° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 10,184 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Sapucaia is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Sapucaia
Fasting in Sapucaia, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:34 PM and imsak at 4:08 AM on the first day, 14 h 16 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:13 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 36 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
About Sapucaia
The coordinates of Sapucaia are 21.9950° S and 42.9144° W. The closest places on our site are São José do Vale do Rio Preto (17 km), Além Paraíba (25 km), and Sumidouro (25 km). Nova Friburgo, the nearest administrative centre, is 51 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Rio de Janeiro.
- Name
- Sapucaia
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Population
- 18,289
- Coordinates
- -21.99500, -42.91444
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,184 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sapucaia
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sapucaia takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:59 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 45 minutes around 21 June: 2:57 PM for the majority, 3:41 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Sapucaia and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Sapucaia
- São José do Vale do Rio Preto17 km · south
- Além Paraíba25 km · north-east
- Sumidouro25 km · east
- Carmo32 km · east
- Três Rios33 km · south-west
- Paraíba do Sul43 km · south-west
- Teresópolis47 km · south
- São Pedro48 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sapucaia
What time is Fajr in Sapucaia?
Fajr in Sapucaia changes with the seasons: about 3:39 AM on 21 December and about 5:10 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Sapucaia?
The Qibla in Sapucaia is 67.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,184 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Sapucaia?
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 Sapucaia differ from Brasília?
Yes. Sapucaia is 869 km from Brasília, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Sapucaia is called roughly 20 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
How long is the fast in Sapucaia during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 16 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 36 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.