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Prayer times in Monsanto
This page shows today’s prayer times in Monsanto, Santarém 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 commonly used in Portugal.
Salah times in Monsanto today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Community of Lisbon method.
Monsanto prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Monsanto
Prayer times in Monsanto change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:07 AM and Maghrib at 9:08 PM, giving a day of 14 h 57 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:14 AM and Maghrib to 5:17 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 23 min. The difference 5 h 34 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:09 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:07 AM | 6:08 AM | 1:37 PM | 5:34 PM | 9:08 PM | 10:22 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:53 AM | 7:23 AM | 1:27 PM | 4:53 PM | 7:34 PM | 8:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:14 AM | 7:51 AM | 12:33 PM | 2:57 PM | 5:17 PM | 6:31 PM |
Compared with Lisbon, Dhuhr in Monsanto is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Lisbon, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute later than in the capital. Monsanto is 90 km from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Monsanto
The Qibla in Monsanto is at 98.9° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,996 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 98.9°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Monsanto
For those fasting in Monsanto, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:06 PM and imsak at 5:54 AM on the first day, 12 h 02 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:38 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.
Where Monsanto is located
The coordinates of Monsanto are 39.4620° N and 8.7118° W. The nearest cities on our site are Torres Novas (15 km), Entroncamento (21 km), and Alcobaça (25 km). Torres Novas, the nearest administrative centre, is 15 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Santarém District.
- Name
- Monsanto
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Santarém District, Portugal
- Population
- 50,000
- Coordinates
- 39.46203, -8.71180
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Community of Lisbon
- Qibla direction
- 98.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,996 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Monsanto
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Monsanto comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:48 PM instead of 5:34 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:42 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. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Monsanto and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Monsanto
- Torres Novas15 km · east
- Entroncamento21 km · east
- Alcobaça25 km · north-west
- Santarém25 km · south
- Tomar30 km · north-east
- Leiria32 km · north
- Marinha Grande37 km · north-west
- Caldas da Rainha37 km · west
Prayer times in Monsanto: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Monsanto?
Fajr in Monsanto changes with the seasons: about 4:07 AM on 21 June and about 6:14 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Monsanto during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 02 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Monsanto?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:17 PM on 21 December and 9:08 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Monsanto?
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.
Do prayer times in Monsanto differ from Lisbon?
Yes. Monsanto is 90 km from Lisbon, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Monsanto is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Lisbon.