City · Aveiro District
Prayer times in Ovar
Looking for the prayer times in Ovar? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Ovar, Aveiro District. Every figure is computed for 40.8586° N, 8.6251° W, so the times reflect Ovar itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Ovar today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Community of Lisbon method.
Prayer calendar for Ovar
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Ovar by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Ovar on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:56 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 07 min, against only 9 h 14 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:27 PM and 10:27 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:32 PM and 1:36 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ovar and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:07 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:49 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:56 AM | 6:03 AM | 1:36 PM | 5:37 PM | 9:13 PM | 10:27 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:51 AM | 7:23 AM | 1:27 PM | 4:52 PM | 7:34 PM | 8:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:16 AM | 7:55 AM | 12:32 PM | 2:52 PM | 5:13 PM | 6:27 PM |
Ovar lies 241 km north of Lisbon, so Dhuhr in Ovar comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Lisbon. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ovar.
Finding the Qibla from Ovar
Qibla direction for Ovar: 100.4° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 5,014 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Ovar is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Ovar
Ramadan in Ovar: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:55 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:03 PM, roughly 11 h 58 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 12 min, longer by 73 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Ovar is located
Ovar lies at 40.8586° N, 8.6251° W, in Aveiro District, in Portugal. The nearest administrative centre is Feira, 10 km away. Nearby places include Feira (10 km), São João da Madeira (12 km), and Espinho (17 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ovar
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Aveiro District, Portugal
- Population
- 18,452
- Coordinates
- 40.85862, -8.62513
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Community of Lisbon
- Qibla direction
- 100.4° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,014 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ovar
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ovar takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:42 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:37 PM for the majority, 6:51 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Ovar in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Ovar
- Feira10 km · north-east
- São João da Madeira12 km · east
- Espinho17 km · north
- Aveiro24 km · south
- Vilar26 km · south
- Valadares26 km · north
- Vilar de Andorinho28 km · north
- Ílhavo29 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ovar
Do prayer times in Ovar differ from Lisbon?
Yes. Ovar is 241 km from Lisbon, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Ovar comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Lisbon.
Which calculation method is used for Ovar?
We use the Islamic Community of Lisbon method: Fajr at 18° and Isha 77 minutes after Maghrib. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
When is Maghrib in Ovar?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:13 PM on 21 December and 9:13 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Ovar during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 58 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Ovar?
The Qibla in Ovar is 100.4° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,014 km away.