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Prayer times in Potim
This page shows today’s prayer times in Potim, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Brazil.
Prayer times in Potim today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Potim
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Potim
It helps to know how prayer times in Potim move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:46 AM on 21 December and 5:21 AM on 21 June, a difference of 1 h 35 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:25 PM and 6:45 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 32 min in the december solstice and drops to 10 h 44 min around the june solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:04 PM | 5:25 PM | 6:40 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:35 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:19 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:46 AM | 5:13 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:17 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:07 PM |
Compared with Brasília, Dhuhr in Potim comes about 11 minutes earlier than in Brasília, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 24 minutes earlier than in the capital. Potim is 834 km away from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Potim and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Potim is at 68.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,442 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 68.4°.
Fasting hours in Potim during Ramadan
Ramadan in Potim: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:16 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:45 PM, about 14 h 19 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 38 min, shorter by 41 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Potim is located
The coordinates of Potim are 22.8428° S and 45.2514° W. The closest places on our site are Aparecida (2 km), Guaratinguetá (7 km), and Lorena (18 km). Campos do Jordão, the nearest administrative centre, is 37 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around São Paulo.
- Name
- Potim
- Type
- City
- Part of
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Population
- 20,392
- Coordinates
- -22.84278, -45.25139
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.4° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,442 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Potim
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Potim takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:09 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 44 minutes around 21 June: 3:04 PM for the majority, 3:49 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Potim (UTC−3), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Potim
- Aparecida2 km · east
- Guaratinguetá7 km · north-east
- Lorena18 km · north-east
- Pindamonhangaba23 km · south-west
- Cachoeira Paulista32 km · north-east
- Tremembé33 km · south-west
- Campos do Jordão37 km · west
- Taubaté37 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Potim
What time is Fajr in Potim?
Fajr in Potim changes with the seasons: about 3:46 AM on 21 December and about 5:21 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Potim?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:25 PM on 21 June and 6:45 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Potim differ from Brasília?
Yes. Potim is 834 km from Brasília, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Potim comes roughly 11 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
Which calculation method is used for Potim?
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.
How long is the fast in Potim during Ramadan?
About 14 h 19 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 38 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.