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Prayer times in Saquarema
Looking for the adhan times in Saquarema? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro. Every figure is computed for 22.8989° S, 42.4699° W, which means the times match Saquarema itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Saquarema
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Saquarema prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Saquarema
Prayer times in Saquarema change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 3:35 AM and Maghrib at 6:34 PM, giving a day of 13 h 33 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:10 AM and Maghrib to 5:14 PM, and the day is just 10 h 44 min. The difference 2 h 49 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:39 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:23 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:30 AM | 11:52 AM | 2:53 PM | 5:14 PM | 6:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:24 AM | 5:39 AM | 11:42 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:46 PM | 6:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:35 AM | 5:02 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:06 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:56 PM |
Compared with Brasília, Dhuhr in Saquarema is called roughly 22 minutes earlier than in Brasília, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 36 minutes earlier than in the capital. Saquarema is 977 km from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Saquarema
From Saquarema you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 67.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,181 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Saquarema 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.
Fasting hours in Saquarema during Ramadan
Ramadan in Saquarema: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:04 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:34 PM, roughly 14 h 19 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 38 min, shorter by 42 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Saquarema is located
Saquarema is located at 22.8989° S, 42.4699° W, in Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Maricá, 36 km away. Nearby places include Araruama (13 km), Rio Bonito (26 km), and Iguaba Grande (26 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Saquarema
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Population
- 90,583
- Coordinates
- -22.89889, -42.46985
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,181 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Saquarema
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Saquarema comes about 44 minutes later around the june solstice (3:38 PM instead of 2:53 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:57 AM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: 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 your mosque.
Nearby cities to Saquarema
- Araruama13 km · east
- Rio Bonito26 km · north-west
- Iguaba Grande26 km · east
- Silva Jardim29 km · north
- Tanguá31 km · north-west
- Maricá36 km · west
- São Pedro da Aldeia38 km · east
- Itaboraí43 km · north-west
Prayer times in Saquarema: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Saquarema?
The Qibla in Saquarema is 67.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,181 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Saquarema?
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 Saquarema differ from Brasília?
Yes. Saquarema is 977 km from Brasília, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Saquarema comes about 22 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
How long is the fast in Saquarema during Ramadan?
Roughly 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 Saquarema?
Fajr in Saquarema changes with the seasons: about 3:35 AM on 21 December and about 5:10 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.