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Prayer times in Paço de Arcos
This page shows today’s prayer times in Paço de Arcos, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Islamic Community of Lisbon method, which is the usual reference in Portugal.
Today’s prayer times in Paço de Arcos
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Community of Lisbon method.
Paço de Arcos prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Paço de Arcos by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Paço de Arcos move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:14 AM on 21 June and 6:16 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h 01 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:22 PM and 9:08 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 53 min around the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 28 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 | 5:12 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:14 AM | 6:13 AM | 1:39 PM | 5:35 PM | 9:08 PM | 10:22 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:56 AM | 7:25 AM | 1:30 PM | 4:56 PM | 7:36 PM | 8:50 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:16 AM | 7:51 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:01 PM | 5:22 PM | 6:36 PM |
Paço de Arcos is very close to Lisbon (13 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Paço de Arcos comes about 1 minute later than in Lisbon. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla in Paço de Arcos and distance to Makkah
From Paço de Arcos you pray towards the east, at an angle of 97.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,033 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Paço de Arcos 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 Paço de Arcos
Ramadan in Paço de Arcos: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:56 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:10 PM, about 12 h 03 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 68 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Paço de Arcos is located
The coordinates of Paço de Arcos are 38.6957° N and 9.2914° W. The nearest cities on our site are Oeiras (2 km), Carcavelos (3 km), and São Domingos de Rana (4 km). Oeiras, the nearest administrative centre, is 2 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Lisbon District.
- Name
- Paço de Arcos
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Lisbon District, Portugal
- Population
- 25,974
- Coordinates
- 38.69569, -9.29143
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Community of Lisbon
- Qibla direction
- 97.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,033 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Paço de Arcos
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Paço de Arcos is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:45 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 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.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Paço de Arcos
- Oeiras2 km · west
- Carcavelos3 km · west
- São Domingos de Rana4 km · west
- Linda a Velha5 km · north-east
- Algés5 km · east
- Parede5 km · west
- Massamá6 km · north
- Alfragide7 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Paço de Arcos
What time is Fajr in Paço de Arcos?
Fajr in Paço de Arcos depends on the season: about 4:14 AM on 21 June and about 6:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Paço de Arcos during Ramadan?
About 12 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Paço de Arcos differ from Lisbon?
Hardly: Paço de Arcos is only 13 km from Lisbon, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
Which calculation method is used for Paço de Arcos?
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 Paço de Arcos?
The Qibla in Paço de Arcos is 97.8° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,033 km away.