City · São Paulo
Prayer times in São Carlos
This page shows today’s salah times in São Carlos, São Paulo, worked out 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.
Salah times in São Carlos today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for São Carlos
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading the monthly timetable… | |||||||
How prayer times in São Carlos change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in São Carlos on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:59 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 29 min, compared with only 10 h 47 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:52 PM and 8:15 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:04 PM and 12:19 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of São Carlos and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:30 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:16 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:52 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:46 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:59 AM | 5:25 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:15 PM |
Compared with Brasília, Dhuhr in São Carlos practically coincides with Brasília, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 12 minutes earlier than in the capital. São Carlos is 694 km from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in São Carlos
Qibla direction for São Carlos: 69.2° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 10,662 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in São Carlos remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in São Carlos during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in São Carlos is around 4:28 AM and iftar at 6:54 PM, for a fast of 14 h 16 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:46 AM and iftar to 6:33 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 36 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
São Carlos on the map
The coordinates of São Carlos are 22.0175° S and 47.8908° W. The closest places on our site are Ibaté (13 km), Itirapina (27 km), and Descalvado (31 km). Piracicaba, the nearest administrative centre, is 83 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around São Paulo.
- Name
- São Carlos
- Type
- City
- Part of
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Population
- 266,427
- Coordinates
- -22.01750, -47.89083
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 69.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,662 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in São Carlos
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in São Carlos comes roughly 45 minutes later around the june solstice (4:01 PM instead of 3:16 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:19 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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 São Carlos (UTC−3), wherever you are.
Prayer times near São Carlos
- Ibaté13 km · north-west
- Itirapina27 km · south
- Descalvado31 km · north-east
- Brotas38 km · south-west
- Araraquara38 km · north-west
- Américo Brasiliense39 km · north-west
- Porto Ferreira46 km · north-east
- Pirassununga48 km · east
Prayer times in São Carlos: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in São Carlos?
The Qibla in São Carlos is 69.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,662 km away.
Which calculation method is used for São Carlos?
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 São Carlos differ from Brasília?
Yes. São Carlos is 694 km from Brasília, towards the south, and Dhuhr in São Carlos comes at almost exactly the same time as Brasília.
What time is Fajr in São Carlos?
Fajr in São Carlos depends on the season: about 3:59 AM on 21 December and about 5:30 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in São Carlos during Ramadan?
About 14 h 16 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 36 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.