City · Setúbal District
Prayer times in Montijo
Residents of and visitors to Montijo can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Montijo is a city in Portugal, in Setúbal District, with about 30,011 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Montijo today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Community of Lisbon method.
Montijo prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Montijo
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Montijo on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:13 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 53 min, against only 9 h 28 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:35 PM and 10:21 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:34 PM and 1:38 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Montijo and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:13 AM | 6:11 AM | 1:38 PM | 5:34 PM | 9:07 PM | 10:21 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:55 AM | 7:24 AM | 1:28 PM | 4:54 PM | 7:35 PM | 8:49 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:14 AM | 7:50 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:00 PM | 5:21 PM | 6:35 PM |
Montijo is located 15 km east of Lisbon, so Dhuhr in Montijo comes about 1 minute earlier than in Lisbon. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Montijo.
Finding the Qibla from Montijo
In Montijo you face towards the east, at an angle of 98.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,006 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Montijo 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 Montijo during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Montijo is at about 5:55 AM and iftar at 6:08 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 03 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:19 AM and iftar to 6:40 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 11 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Montijo is located
The coordinates of Montijo are 38.7068° N and 8.9739° W. The closest places on our site are Moita (6 km), Lavradio (8 km), and Barreiro (10 km). Moita, the nearest administrative centre, is 6 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Setúbal District.
- Name
- Montijo
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Setúbal District, Portugal
- Population
- 30,011
- Coordinates
- 38.70675, -8.97388
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Community of Lisbon
- Qibla direction
- 98.0° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,006 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Montijo
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Montijo comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:48 PM instead of 5:34 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:43 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Montijo and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Montijo
- Moita6 km · south
- Lavradio8 km · south-west
- Barreiro10 km · south-west
- Pinhal Novo10 km · south-east
- Marvila12 km · west
- Parque das Nações13 km · north-west
- Olivais13 km · north-west
- Moscavide e Portela14 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Montijo
Do prayer times in Montijo differ from Lisbon?
Yes. Montijo is 15 km from Lisbon, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Montijo is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Lisbon.
Which calculation method is used for Montijo?
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.
How long is the fast in Montijo 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.
When is Maghrib in Montijo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:21 PM on 21 December and 9:07 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Montijo?
Fajr in Montijo depends on the season: about 4:13 AM on 21 June and about 6:14 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.