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Prayer times in Albufeira
Looking for the prayer times in Albufeira? On this page 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 Albufeira, Faro District. Every figure is computed for 37.0882° N, 8.2503° W, so the times reflect Albufeira itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Albufeira
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Community of Lisbon method.
Albufeira prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Albufeira
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Albufeira on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:20 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 43 min, against only 9 h 37 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:36 PM and 10:13 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:31 PM and 1:35 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Albufeira and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:10 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:20 AM | 6:13 AM | 1:35 PM | 5:27 PM | 8:59 PM | 10:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:54 AM | 7:21 AM | 1:25 PM | 4:52 PM | 7:32 PM | 8:46 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:09 AM | 7:43 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:02 PM | 5:22 PM | 6:36 PM |
Albufeira lies 198 km south-east of Lisbon, so Dhuhr in Albufeira is called roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Lisbon. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Albufeira.
Qibla in Albufeira and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Albufeira is at 96.9° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,919 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 96.9°.
Fasting hours in Albufeira during Ramadan
Fasting in Albufeira, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:08 PM and imsak at 5:51 AM on the first day, 12 h 07 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:37 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Portugal.
About Albufeira
Albufeira lies at 37.0882° N, 8.2503° W, in Faro District, in Portugal. The nearest administrative centre is Loulé, 21 km away. Close by you will find Quarteira (13 km), Loulé (21 km), and Portimão (26 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Albufeira
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Faro District, Portugal
- Population
- 15,851
- Coordinates
- 37.08819, -8.25030
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Community of Lisbon
- Qibla direction
- 96.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,919 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Albufeira
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Albufeira comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:42 PM instead of 5:27 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:41 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Albufeira and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Albufeira
Prayer times in Albufeira: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Albufeira differ from Lisbon?
Yes. Albufeira is 198 km from Lisbon, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Albufeira comes roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Lisbon.
What time is Fajr in Albufeira?
Fajr in Albufeira depends on the season: about 4:20 AM on 21 June and about 6:09 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Albufeira?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Albufeira?
The Qibla in Albufeira is 96.9° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,919 km away.
How long is the fast in Albufeira during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.