Regional capital · São Miguel Municipality
Prayer times in Calheta
Residents of and visitors to Calheta can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Calheta is a regional capital in Cape Verde, in São Miguel Municipality, with about 6,329 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Calheta
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Calheta
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Calheta
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Calheta on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:45 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 02 min, against only 11 h 14 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:22 PM and 8:23 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:27 PM and 12:42 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Calheta and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:45 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:01 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:12 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:39 AM | 6:55 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:22 PM |
Compared with Praia, Dhuhr in Calheta practically coincides with Praia, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute later than in the capital. Calheta is 30 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Calheta and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Calheta is at 73.7° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,689 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 73.7°.
Ramadan timetable for Calheta
Ramadan in Calheta: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:39 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:36 PM, about 12 h 47 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 21 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Calheta on the map
Calheta lies at 15.1861° N, 23.5923° W, in São Miguel Municipality, in Cape Verde. Nearby places include Pedra Badejo (9 km), Picos (12 km), and Joao Teves (13 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Calheta
- Local name
- Calheta de São Miguel
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- São Miguel Municipality, Cape Verde
- Population
- 6,329
- Coordinates
- 15.18613, -23.59228
- Time zone
- UTC−1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 73.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,689 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Calheta
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Calheta takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:42 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 71 minutes around 21 June: 4:01 PM for the majority, 5:12 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Calheta and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Calheta
- Pedra Badejo9 km · south-east
- Picos12 km · south
- Joao Teves13 km · south
- Assomada14 km · south-west
- Sao Domingos18 km · south
- Tarrafal20 km · north-west
- Praia30 km · south
- Cidade Velha30 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Calheta
Do prayer times in Calheta differ from Praia?
Yes. Calheta is 30 km from Praia, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Calheta practically coincides with Praia.
How long is the fast in Calheta during Ramadan?
About 12 h 47 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Calheta?
The Qibla in Calheta is 73.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,689 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Calheta?
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.
When is Maghrib in Calheta?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:09 PM on 21 December and 7:07 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.