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Prayer times in Pontal
This page shows today’s prayer times in Pontal, São Paulo, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Brazil.
Namaz times in Pontal today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Pontal
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Pontal
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Pontal on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:03 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 25 min, compared with only 10 h 51 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:54 PM and 8:12 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:05 PM and 12:20 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Pontal 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 | 3:44 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:29 AM | 6:48 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:19 PM | 5:40 PM | 6:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:47 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:03 AM | 5:28 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:12 PM |
Compared with Brasília, Dhuhr in Pontal comes at almost exactly the same time as Brasília, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 10 minutes earlier than in the capital. Pontal is 583 km from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Pontal
In Pontal you face towards the east, at an angle of 69.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,637 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Pontal 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 Pontal during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Pontal is around 4:30 AM and iftar at 6:53 PM, for a fast of 14 h 13 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:48 AM and iftar to 6:33 PM, for a fast of 13 h 35 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Pontal on the map
Pontal lies at 21.0225° S, 48.0372° W, in São Paulo, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is Ribeirão Preto, 29 km away. Close by you will find Sertãozinho (14 km), Pitangueiras (19 km), and Barrinha (23 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Pontal
- Type
- City
- Part of
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Population
- 37,607
- Coordinates
- -21.02250, -48.03722
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 69.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,637 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Pontal
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Pontal comes roughly 45 minutes later around the june solstice (4:04 PM instead of 3:19 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:20 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Pontal (UTC−3), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Pontal
- Sertãozinho14 km · south
- Pitangueiras19 km · west
- Barrinha23 km · south-west
- Jardinópolis28 km · east
- Ribeirão Preto29 km · south-east
- Viradouro32 km · north-west
- Morro Agudo32 km · north
- Orlândia37 km · north-east
Prayer times in Pontal: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Pontal during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 13 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 35 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Pontal?
Fajr in Pontal depends on the season: about 4:03 AM on 21 December and about 5:29 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Pontal?
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 Pontal?
The Qibla in Pontal is 69.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,637 km away.
Do prayer times in Pontal differ from Brasília?
Yes. Pontal is 583 km from Brasília, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Pontal comes at almost exactly the same time as Brasília.