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Prayer times in Valença
This page shows today’s prayer times in Valença, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Brazil.
Namaz times in Valença today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Valença prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Valença change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Valença on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:42 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 30 min, against only 10 h 46 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:35 PM and 7:59 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:47 AM and 12:02 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Valença and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:44 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:33 AM | 11:57 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:20 PM | 6:35 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:29 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:42 AM | 5:08 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:12 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:59 PM |
Valença lies 845 km south-east of Brasília, so Dhuhr in Valença is called roughly 17 minutes earlier than in Brasília. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Valença.
Qibla direction in Valença
The Qibla in Valença is at 67.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,270 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 67.8°.
Fasting hours in Valença during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Valença is around 4:11 AM and iftar at 6:38 PM, for a fast of 14 h 17 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:29 AM and iftar to 6:16 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 37 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Valença on the map
Valença is located at 22.2456° S, 43.7003° W, in Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Nova Iguaçu, 63 km away. Nearby places include Vassouras (18 km), Barra do Piraí (28 km), and Mendes (31 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Valença
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Population
- 76,869
- Coordinates
- -22.24556, -43.70028
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,270 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Valença
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Valença comes roughly 45 minutes later around the june solstice (3:44 PM instead of 2:59 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:02 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Valença and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Valença
- Vassouras18 km · south
- Barra do Piraí28 km · south-west
- Mendes31 km · south
- Miguel Pereira33 km · south-east
- Paty do Alferes35 km · south-east
- Paracambi40 km · south
- Pinheiral43 km · south-west
- Paraíba do Sul43 km · east
Prayer times in Valença: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Valença?
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 Valença during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 17 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 37 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Valença differ from Brasília?
Yes. Valença is 845 km from Brasília, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Valença comes roughly 17 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
What is the Qibla direction in Valença?
The Qibla in Valença is 67.8° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,270 km away.
What time is Fajr in Valença?
Fajr in Valença changes with the seasons: about 3:42 AM on 21 December and about 5:14 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.