City · Rio Grande do Sul
Prayer times in São Gabriel
This page shows today’s prayer times in São Gabriel, Rio Grande do Sul, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Brazil.
Today’s prayer times in São Gabriel
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for São Gabriel
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in São Gabriel by season
Prayer times in São Gabriel vary a lot between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 3:55 AM and Maghrib at 7:39 PM, giving a day of 14 h 07 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 6:08 AM and Maghrib to 5:45 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 11 min. The difference 3 h 55 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 | 5:20 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:12 PM | 6:49 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:08 AM | 7:33 AM | 12:39 PM | 3:26 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:55 AM | 5:32 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:12 PM | 7:39 PM | 9:10 PM |
Compared with Brasília, Dhuhr in São Gabriel comes roughly 26 minutes later than in Brasília, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 5 minutes earlier than in the capital. São Gabriel is 1,745 km from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in São Gabriel and distance to Makkah
In São Gabriel you face towards the east, at an angle of 73.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,569 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of São Gabriel and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for São Gabriel
For those fasting in São Gabriel, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:31 PM and imsak at 4:34 AM on the first day, 14 h 47 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:02 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 50 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
São Gabriel on the map
São Gabriel is located at 30.3364° S, 54.3200° W, in Rio Grande do Sul, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Santa Maria, 88 km away. Nearby places include Rosário do Sul (58 km), São Sepé (75 km), and Dom Pedrito (79 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- São Gabriel
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Population
- 58,487
- Coordinates
- -30.33639, -54.32000
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 73.1° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,569 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in São Gabriel
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in São Gabriel comes roughly 41 minutes later around the june solstice (4:08 PM instead of 3:26 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:45 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in São Gabriel and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near São Gabriel
- Rosário do Sul58 km · west
- São Sepé75 km · east
- Dom Pedrito79 km · south-west
- São Pedro do Sul81 km · north
- Caçapava do Sul82 km · east
- Santa Maria88 km · north-east
- Bagé112 km · south
- São Francisco de Assis117 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in São Gabriel
What is the Qibla direction in São Gabriel?
The Qibla in São Gabriel is 73.1° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,569 km away.
Which calculation method is used for São Gabriel?
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.
When is Fajr in São Gabriel?
Fajr in São Gabriel depends on the season: about 3:55 AM on 21 December and about 6:08 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in São Gabriel differ from Brasília?
Yes. São Gabriel is 1,745 km from Brasília, towards the south, and Dhuhr in São Gabriel comes about 26 minutes later than in Brasília.
When is Maghrib in São Gabriel?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:45 PM on 21 June and 7:39 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.