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Prayer times in Loures
This page shows today’s prayer times in Loures, Lisbon District, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Islamic Community of Lisbon method, which is the usual reference in Portugal.
Today’s prayer times in Loures
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Community of Lisbon method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Loures
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Loures by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Loures on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:13 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 53 min, compared with only 9 h 27 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:35 PM and 10:22 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:35 PM and 1:38 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Loures and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:12 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:13 AM | 6:12 AM | 1:38 PM | 5:35 PM | 9:08 PM | 10:22 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:56 AM | 7:25 AM | 1:29 PM | 4:55 PM | 7:36 PM | 8:50 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:15 AM | 7:51 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:00 PM | 5:21 PM | 6:35 PM |
Loures lies right next to Lisbon (12 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Loures comes at almost exactly the same time as Lisbon. People in the surrounding districts can rely on the same timetable without noticeable error.
Finding the Qibla from Loures
In Loures you face towards the east, at an angle of 98.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,024 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Loures 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.
Fasting hours in Loures during Ramadan
Fasting in Loures, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:09 PM and imsak at 5:56 AM on the first day, 12 h 03 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:40 PM for a fast of 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Portugal.
Loures on the map
Loures is located at 38.8309° N, 9.1685° W, in Lisbon District, in Portugal. The nearest administrative centre is Lisbon, 12 km away. Nearby places include Ramada (3 km), Odivelas (4 km), and Camarate (5 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Loures
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Lisbon District, Portugal
- Population
- 66,231
- Coordinates
- 38.83091, -9.16845
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Community of Lisbon
- Qibla direction
- 98.0° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,024 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Loures
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Loures takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:44 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:35 PM for the majority, 6:49 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Loures and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Loures
- Ramada3 km · south-west
- Odivelas4 km · south
- Camarate5 km · south-east
- Santa Iria da Azóia6 km · east
- São João da Talha6 km · east
- Lumiar6 km · south
- Sacavém7 km · south-east
- Carnide7 km · south
Prayer times in Loures: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Loures differ from Lisbon?
Hardly: Loures is only 12 km from Lisbon, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
When is Fajr in Loures?
Fajr in Loures depends on the season: about 4:13 AM on 21 June and about 6:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Loures?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:21 PM on 21 December and 9:08 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Loures?
The Qibla in Loures is 98.0° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,024 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Loures?
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.