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Prayer times in Tanguá
This page shows today’s prayer times in Tanguá, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Brazil.
Adhan times in Tanguá today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Tanguá prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Tanguá
Prayer times in Tanguá change noticeably between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 3:36 AM and Maghrib at 6:35 PM, for a day of 13 h 32 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:10 AM and Maghrib to 5:15 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 44 min. That is a difference of 2 h 48 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:40 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:30 AM | 11:53 AM | 2:55 PM | 5:15 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:25 AM | 5:40 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:09 PM | 5:47 PM | 6:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:36 AM | 5:03 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:07 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:56 PM |
Tanguá lies 947 km south-east of Brasília, so Dhuhr in Tanguá is called about 21 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 is not accurate in Tanguá.
Qibla direction in Tanguá
The Qibla in Tanguá is at 67.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,197 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 67.4°.
Ramadan timetable for Tanguá
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Tanguá is at about 4:06 AM and iftar at 6:34 PM, so the fast lasts 14 h 19 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:25 AM and iftar to 6:12 PM, for a fast of 13 h 37 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Tanguá is located
The coordinates of Tanguá are 22.7303° S and 42.7142° W. The nearest cities on our site are Rio Bonito (11 km), Itaboraí (15 km), and Maricá (24 km). Maricá, the nearest administrative centre, is 24 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Rio de Janeiro.
- Name
- Tanguá
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Population
- 32,858
- Coordinates
- -22.73028, -42.71417
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,197 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Tanguá
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Tanguá is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:58 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 45 minutes around 21 June: 2:55 PM for the majority, 3:39 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. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Tanguá and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Tanguá
- Rio Bonito11 km · east
- Itaboraí15 km · west
- Maricá24 km · south-west
- Cachoeiras de Macacu30 km · north
- Saquarema31 km · south-east
- Silva Jardim34 km · east
- Magé35 km · west
- Guapimirim35 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Tanguá
When is Fajr in Tanguá?
Fajr in Tanguá depends on the season: about 3:36 AM on 21 December and about 5:10 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Tanguá differ from Brasília?
Yes. Tanguá is 947 km from Brasília, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Tanguá is called roughly 21 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
What is the Qibla direction in Tanguá?
The Qibla in Tanguá is 67.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,197 km away.
How long is the fast in Tanguá during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 19 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 37 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Tanguá?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:15 PM on 21 June and 6:35 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.