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Prayer times in Araraquara
Looking for the adhan times in Araraquara? 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 Araraquara, São Paulo. Every figure is computed for 21.7944° S, 48.1756° W, which means the times match Araraquara itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Araraquara
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Araraquara
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Araraquara by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Araraquara on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:01 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 28 min, against only 10 h 48 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:54 PM and 8:15 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:05 PM and 12:20 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Araraquara 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 | 6:16 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:31 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:18 PM | 5:39 PM | 6:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:47 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:01 AM | 5:27 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:15 PM |
Compared with Brasília, Dhuhr in Araraquara comes about 1 minute later than in Brasília, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 11 minutes earlier than in the capital. Araraquara is 669 km away from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Araraquara and distance to Makkah
In Araraquara you pray towards the east, at an angle of 69.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,681 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Araraquara 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 Araraquara during Ramadan
Ramadan in Araraquara: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:29 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:55 PM, about 14 h 16 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 36 min, shorter by 39 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Araraquara
Araraquara lies at 21.7944° S, 48.1756° W, in São Paulo, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Ribeirão Preto, 78 km away. Close by you will find Américo Brasiliense (11 km), Ibaté (26 km), and Matão (29 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Araraquara
- Type
- City
- Part of
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Population
- 168,468
- Coordinates
- -21.79444, -48.17556
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 69.3° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,681 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Araraquara
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Araraquara comes about 45 minutes later around the june solstice (4:03 PM instead of 3:18 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:20 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Araraquara (UTC−3), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Araraquara
- Américo Brasiliense11 km · north-east
- Ibaté26 km · south-east
- Matão29 km · north-west
- São Carlos38 km · south-east
- Guariba49 km · north
- Pradópolis50 km · north
- Brotas55 km · south
- Taquaritinga55 km · north-west
Prayer times in Araraquara: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Araraquara?
The Qibla in Araraquara is 69.3° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,681 km away.
What time is Fajr in Araraquara?
Fajr in Araraquara depends on the season: about 4:01 AM on 21 December and about 5:31 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Araraquara during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 16 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 36 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Araraquara?
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 Maghrib in Araraquara?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:39 PM on 21 June and 6:55 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.