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Prayer times in Candeias
This page shows today’s prayer times in Candeias, Estado de Bahia, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Brazil.
Today’s prayer times in Candeias
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Candeias
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Candeias change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Candeias on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:47 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 52 min, against only 11 h 23 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:29 PM and 7:13 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:27 AM and 11:42 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Candeias and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:28 AM | 5:38 AM | 11:42 AM | 3:00 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:51 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:39 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:36 AM | 2:52 PM | 5:17 PM | 6:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:13 AM | 5:23 AM | 11:27 AM | 2:45 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:36 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:47 AM | 5:06 AM | 11:32 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:13 PM |
Candeias does not use the same time zone as the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Candeias comes about 38 minutes earlier than in Brasília, but the real solar difference depends on the 1,068 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Candeias
Qibla from Candeias: 66.4° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 9,351 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Candeias remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Candeias
For those fasting in Candeias, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:06 PM and imsak at 4:07 AM on the first day, 13 h 49 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:52 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 26 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
Candeias on the map
The coordinates of Candeias are 12.6678° S and 38.5506° W. The nearest cities on our site are Madre de Deus (11 km), São Francisco do Conde (15 km), and São Sebastião do Passé (18 km). Salvador, the nearest administrative centre, is 35 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Estado de Bahia.
- Name
- Candeias
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Estado de Bahia, Brazil
- Population
- 72,382
- Coordinates
- -12.66778, -38.55056
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,351 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Candeias
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Candeias takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:42 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 49 minutes around 21 June: 2:52 PM for the majority, 3:41 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Candeias in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Candeias
- Madre de Deus11 km · south-west
- São Francisco do Conde15 km · west
- São Sebastião do Passé18 km · north
- Simões Filho21 km · south-east
- Santo Amaro22 km · north-west
- Camaçari25 km · east
- Itaparica28 km · south-west
- Dias d'Ávila28 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Candeias
When is Maghrib in Candeias?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:17 PM on 21 June and 5:58 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Candeias differ from Brasília?
Yes. Candeias is 1,068 km from Brasília, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Candeias is called about 38 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
What is the Qibla direction in Candeias?
The Qibla in Candeias is 66.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,351 km away.
What time is Fajr in Candeias?
Fajr in Candeias changes with the seasons: about 3:47 AM on 21 December and about 4:39 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Candeias?
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.