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Prayer times in Azores
This page gives today’s prayer times in Azores, a region of Portugal, together with links to the 1 cities of Azores that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Ponta Delgada; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Azores today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Community of Lisbon method.
Azores prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Azores
It is useful to know how prayer times in Azores move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:26 AM on 21 June and 6:20 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 54 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:30 PM and 9:11 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 47 min around the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 33 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:16 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:26 AM | 6:21 AM | 1:44 PM | 5:38 PM | 9:11 PM | 10:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:03 AM | 7:31 AM | 1:35 PM | 5:01 PM | 7:42 PM | 8:56 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:20 AM | 7:54 AM | 12:41 PM | 3:09 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:44 PM |
Azores does not use the same time zone as the capital Lisbon: local time here is UTC−1, UTC in summer. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Azores is called about 6 minutes later than in Lisbon, while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 1,445 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Azores
In Azores you face towards the east, at an angle of 86.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,457 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Azores and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Azores
Ramadan in Azores: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:01 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:17 PM, roughly 12 h 05 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 65 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Azores is located
Azores is one of the regions of Portugal. Its main city, Ponta Delgada, is at 37.7395° N, 25.6687° W. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Azores
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Portugal
- Coordinates
- 37.73952, -25.66874
- Time zone
- UTC−1, UTC in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Community of Lisbon
- Qibla direction
- 86.5° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,457 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Azores
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Azores comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:53 PM instead of 5:38 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:50 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Azores (UTC−1, UTC in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times in the cities of Azores
Nearby cities to Azores
- Madeira974 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Azores
What is the Qibla direction in Azores?
The Qibla in Azores is 86.5° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,457 km away.
How long is the fast in Azores during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Azores?
Fajr in Azores changes with the seasons: about 4:26 AM on 21 June and about 6:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Azores?
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 Azores?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:30 PM on 21 December and 9:11 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.