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Prayer times in Carandaí
This page shows today’s prayer times in Carandaí, Minas Gerais, worked out 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Brazil.
Today’s prayer times in Carandaí
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Carandaí prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Carandaí change through the year
Prayer times in Carandaí vary a lot between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 3:46 AM and Maghrib at 6:36 PM, giving a day of 13 h 25 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:12 AM and Maghrib to 5:23 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 52 min. The difference 2 h 33 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:45 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:31 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:23 PM | 6:37 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:30 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:46 AM | 5:11 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:14 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:55 PM |
Carandaí is located 721 km south-east of Brasília, so Dhuhr in Carandaí is called roughly 16 minutes earlier than in Brasília. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Carandaí.
Qibla direction in Carandaí
Qibla from Carandaí: 67.8° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 10,225 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Carandaí is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Carandaí during Ramadan
For those fasting in Carandaí, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:36 PM and imsak at 4:14 AM on the first day, 14 h 13 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:16 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 35 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Brazil.
About Carandaí
The coordinates of Carandaí are 20.9536° S and 43.8064° W. The closest places on our site are Barbacena (30 km), Barroso (31 km), and Conselheiro Lafaiete (33 km). Juiz de Fora, the nearest administrative centre, is 102 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Minas Gerais.
- Name
- Carandaí
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Population
- 23,812
- Coordinates
- -20.95361, -43.80639
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,225 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Carandaí
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Carandaí takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:03 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 45 minutes around 21 June: 3:02 PM for the majority, 3:47 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Carandaí (UTC−3), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Carandaí
- Barbacena30 km · south
- Barroso31 km · south-west
- Conselheiro Lafaiete33 km · north
- Ouro Branco49 km · north
- Congonhas50 km · north
- São João del Rei51 km · south-west
- Piranga61 km · north-east
- Santos Dumont62 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Carandaí
When is Fajr in Carandaí?
Fajr in Carandaí changes with the seasons: about 3:46 AM on 21 December and about 5:12 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Carandaí differ from Brasília?
Yes. Carandaí is 721 km from Brasília, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Carandaí is called about 16 minutes earlier than in Brasília.
Which calculation method is used for Carandaí?
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.
How long is the fast in Carandaí during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 13 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 35 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Carandaí?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:23 PM on 21 June and 6:36 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.