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Prayer times in Cotia
Residents of and visitors to Cotia can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Cotia is a city in Brazil, in São Paulo, with about 253,608 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Cotia today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Cotia
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Cotia by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Cotia on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:50 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 36 min, against only 10 h 41 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:46 PM and 8:16 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:00 PM and 12:15 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Cotia and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:28 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:10 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:50 AM | 5:18 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:23 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:16 PM |
Cotia lies 876 km south of Brasília, so Dhuhr in Cotia comes roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Brasília. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Cotia.
Qibla direction in Cotia
The Qibla in Cotia is at 69.0° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,632 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 69.0°.
Fasting hours in Cotia during Ramadan
For those fasting in Cotia, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:52 PM and imsak at 4:21 AM on the first day, 14 h 22 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:29 PM for a fast of 13 h 39 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
About Cotia
The coordinates of Cotia are 23.6039° S and 46.9192° W. The nearest cities on our site are Itapevi (6 km), Embu das Artes (8 km), and Jandira (9 km). Itapevi, the nearest administrative centre, is 6 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across São Paulo.
- Name
- Cotia
- Type
- City
- Part of
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Population
- 253,608
- Coordinates
- -23.60389, -46.91917
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 69.0° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,632 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Cotia
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Cotia comes about 44 minutes later around the june solstice (3:54 PM instead of 3:10 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:15 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Cotia, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Cotia
- Itapevi6 km · north
- Embu das Artes8 km · south-east
- Jandira9 km · north
- Vargem Grande Paulista11 km · west
- Barueri11 km · north-east
- Carapicuíba12 km · north-east
- Taboão da Serra13 km · east
- Itapecerica da Serra14 km · south-east
Prayer times in Cotia: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Cotia?
The Qibla in Cotia is 69.0° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,632 km away.
When is Maghrib in Cotia?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:30 PM on 21 June and 6:54 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Cotia?
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.
Do prayer times in Cotia differ from Brasília?
Yes. Cotia is 876 km from Brasília, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Cotia comes roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
How long is the fast in Cotia during Ramadan?
About 14 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 39 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.