City · Santa Catarina
Prayer times in Forquilhinha
This page shows today’s salah times in Forquilhinha, Santa Catarina, worked out 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.
Adhan times in Forquilhinha today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Forquilhinha
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Forquilhinha by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Forquilhinha on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:42 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 59 min, against only 10 h 19 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:49 PM and 8:44 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:10 PM and 12:25 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Forquilhinha and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:46 AM | 7:10 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:10 PM | 5:29 PM | 6:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:48 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:42 AM | 5:16 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:48 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:44 PM |
Forquilhinha is located 1,451 km south of Brasília, so Dhuhr in Forquilhinha is called about 6 minutes later 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 should not be used in Forquilhinha.
Qibla in Forquilhinha and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Forquilhinha: 70.7° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 11,068 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Forquilhinha is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Forquilhinha
Ramadan in Forquilhinha: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:19 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:09 PM, about 14 h 41 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 47 min, shorter by 54 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Forquilhinha
The coordinates of Forquilhinha are 28.7475° S and 49.4722° W. The closest places on our site are Criciúma (13 km), Içara (17 km), and Araranguá (21 km). Cocal do Sul, the nearest administrative centre, is 22 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Santa Catarina.
- Name
- Forquilhinha
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Santa Catarina, Brazil
- Population
- 27,211
- Coordinates
- -28.74750, -49.47222
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 70.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,068 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Forquilhinha
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Forquilhinha comes about 42 minutes later around the june solstice (3:52 PM instead of 3:10 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:25 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Forquilhinha (UTC−3), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Forquilhinha
- Criciúma13 km · north-east
- Içara17 km · east
- Araranguá21 km · south
- Cocal do Sul22 km · north-east
- Balneário Rincão25 km · east
- Balneário Arroio do Silva27 km · south
- Morro da Fumaça28 km · north-east
- Urussanga30 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Forquilhinha
When is Fajr in Forquilhinha?
Fajr in Forquilhinha depends on the season: about 3:42 AM on 21 December and about 5:46 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Forquilhinha?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:29 PM on 21 June and 7:15 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Forquilhinha during Ramadan?
About 14 h 41 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 47 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Forquilhinha?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Forquilhinha?
The Qibla in Forquilhinha is 70.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,068 km away.