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Dhuhr Prayer Time Today in João Pessoa, Brazil

11:18

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fajr 04:10 dhuhr 11:18 asr 14:40 maghrib 17:10 isha 18:40 Monthly Full Table

Dhuhr Timing in João Pessoa

For today, Jun 10, 2026, the Dhuhr prayer in João Pessoa starts at 11:18. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 11:19, marking a difference of 0 minutes earlier due to the solar cycle.

Dhuhr is the midday prayer, observed after the sun has passed its highest point in the sky. It provides a spiritual pause during the middle of the day in João Pessoa.

Positioned at 7.12° latitude, João Pessoa experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Dhuhr to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of June, the solar path in João Pessoa results in a shifting schedule. The Dhuhr window is moving 0 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in João Pessoa spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 22:40, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 00:30.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in João Pessoa:

Islamic Midnight

22:40

Last Third

00:30

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in João Pessoa typically start congregation 10–15 mins after the Adhan.

Intention (Niyyah)

"I intend to pray the Fard of Dhuhr for the sake of Allah."

Rakat Breakdown

Sunnah 4

Fard 4

Sunnah 2

Spiritual Gem

"Prayer at midday brings light to the soul when the sun is at its zenith."

Nearby João Pessoa Mosques

Live Data

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7-Day Dhuhr Schedule

Jun 10, 2026

24 Dhu al-Hijjah

11:18

Jun 11, 2026

25 Dhu al-Hijjah

11:19

Jun 12, 2026

26 Dhu al-Hijjah

11:19

Jun 13, 2026

27 Dhu al-Hijjah

11:19

Jun 14, 2026

28 Dhu al-Hijjah

11:19

Jun 15, 2026

29 Dhu al-Hijjah

11:19

Jun 16, 2026

1 Muharram

11:20

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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

🕋 66°

Dhuhr Prayer in João Pessoa — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers refreshed daily based on today's actual Dhuhr time, sunrise, sunset, and Hijri date in João Pessoa.

What time is Dhuhr today in João Pessoa?

Dhuhr in João Pessoa, Brazil begins today (Wednesday, June 10, 2026) at 11:18 local time (America/Fortaleza). It starts the moment the sun passes its zenith and continues until the start of Asr at 14:40.

Why is Dhuhr called 'the middle prayer' in some sources?

Some classical commentators identify Dhuhr as the 'middle prayer' (al-salat al-wusta) mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah 2:238 — the prayer at the high point of the daily cycle. Other scholars hold Asr to be the middle prayer; both views are valid and the dua of either prayer benefits the worshipper.

What is the difference between Dhuhr and Jumu'ah on Friday?

On Fridays the Dhuhr prayer in João Pessoa is replaced by Jumu'ah (Friday) prayer, which is 2 fard rakat preceded by a khutbah (sermon) in congregation at the mosque. Outside Friday, today's Dhuhr at 11:18 follows the standard daily structure.

Can Dhuhr be combined with Asr?

Yes — classical jurisprudence permits combining Dhuhr and Asr (jam' al-taqdim or jam' al-ta'khir) under specific conditions such as travel, heavy rain, or illness. Outside those conditions, each prayer should be performed in its own window.

How does today's Dhuhr time in João Pessoa compare to the same date last year?

On this same date one year ago, Dhuhr in João Pessoa was at 11:18 local time — identical to today's 11:18. Year-over-year drift is sometimes zero when the leap-year alignment cancels out the typical solar shift.

How many rakat is Dhuhr prayer?

Dhuhr prayer consists of 4 Sunnah, 4 Fard, 2 Sunnah (10 rakat in total). This breakdown follows the standard Sunni convention as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

What direction is the Qibla from João Pessoa for Dhuhr?

From João Pessoa, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 66° measured clockwise from true north. The same direction applies to every prayer of the day — only the time of Dhuhr changes daily.

What is the spiritual significance of Dhuhr?

Prayer at midday brings light to the soul when the sun is at its zenith.

Why does the Dhuhr time shift slightly each day?

Dhuhr starts when the sun crosses the local meridian (true noon), which shifts a few minutes each day due to the Earth's elliptical orbit and the equation of time. The figure 11:18 today is computed from astronomical solar transit in João Pessoa.

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