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Prayer times in Caconda
This page shows today’s salah times in Caconda, Huíla Province, calculated 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Angola.
Salah times in Caconda today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Caconda prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Caconda change through the year
Prayer times in Caconda vary a lot over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 4:10 AM and Maghrib at 6:26 PM, giving a day of 12 h 56 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:06 AM and Maghrib to 5:41 PM, and the day is just 11 h 19 min. That is a difference of 1 h 37 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:16 PM | 5:41 PM | 6:53 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:10 AM | 5:29 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:41 PM |
Compared with Luanda, Dhuhr in Caconda is called about 7 minutes earlier than in Luanda, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 16 minutes earlier than in the capital. Caconda is 580 km from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Caconda
In Caconda you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 35.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,753 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Caconda and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Caconda
Fasting in Caconda, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:32 PM and imsak at 4:31 AM on the first day, 13 h 52 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:18 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 27 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Angola.
About Caconda
The coordinates of Caconda are 13.7356° S and 15.0618° E. The nearest cities on our site are Calonamba (5 km), Caluquembe (69 km), and Ucuma (86 km). Huambo, the nearest administrative centre, is 129 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Huíla Province.
- Name
- Caconda
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Huíla Province, Angola
- Population
- 15,000
- Coordinates
- -13.73564, 15.06180
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 35.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,753 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Caconda
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Caconda takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:07 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 48 minutes around 21 June: 3:16 PM for the majority, 4:05 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Caconda (UTC+1), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Caconda
What time is Fajr in Caconda?
Fajr in Caconda depends on the season: about 4:10 AM on 21 December and about 5:06 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Caconda?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:41 PM on 21 June and 6:26 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Caconda differ from Luanda?
Yes. Caconda is 580 km from Luanda, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Caconda is called about 7 minutes earlier than in Luanda.
What is the Qibla direction in Caconda?
The Qibla in Caconda is 35.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,753 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Caconda?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.