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Prayer times in Cantanhede
Muslims living in Cantanhede can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Cantanhede is a city in Brazil, in Maranhão, with about 22,117 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 Cantanhede today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Cantanhede
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Cantanhede by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Cantanhede on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:30 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 20 min, compared with only 11 h 55 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:07 PM and 7:17 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:50 AM and 12:05 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Cantanhede and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:11 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:47 AM | 6:02 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:23 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:50 AM | 2:56 PM | 5:53 PM | 6:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:30 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:22 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:17 PM |
Cantanhede does not use the same time zone as the capital Brasília: local time here is UTC−3. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Cantanhede comes about 14 minutes earlier than in Brasília, while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 1,405 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Cantanhede
The Qibla in Cantanhede is at 68.2° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,557 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 68.2°.
Fasting hours in Cantanhede during Ramadan
Fasting in Cantanhede, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:19 PM and imsak at 4:43 AM on the first day, 13 h 26 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:12 PM for a fast of 13 h 18 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
Cantanhede on the map
Cantanhede is located at 3.6333° S, 44.3767° W, in Maranhão, in Brazil. The nearest administrative centre is São Luís, 123 km away. Close by you will find Matões do Norte (20 km), Pirapemas (20 km), and Miranda do Norte (24 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Cantanhede
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maranhão, Brazil
- Population
- 22,117
- Coordinates
- -3.63333, -44.37667
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,557 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Cantanhede
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Cantanhede comes about 54 minutes later around the june solstice (4:17 PM instead of 3:23 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:05 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Cantanhede (UTC−3), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Cantanhede
- Matões do Norte20 km · west
- Pirapemas20 km · south-east
- Miranda do Norte24 km · west
- Itapecuru Mirim27 km · north
- São Mateus do Maranhão47 km · south
- Arari49 km · north-west
- Anajatuba49 km · north-west
- Vargem Grande52 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Cantanhede
When is Maghrib in Cantanhede?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:57 PM on 21 June and 6:06 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Cantanhede?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Cantanhede?
The Qibla in Cantanhede is 68.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,557 km away.
How long is the fast in Cantanhede during Ramadan?
About 13 h 26 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Cantanhede differ from Brasília?
Yes. Cantanhede is 1,405 km from Brasília, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Cantanhede is called about 14 minutes earlier than in Brasília.