City · San Luis Potosí
Prayer times in Cárdenas
This page shows today’s salah times in Cárdenas, San Luis Potosí, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Mexico.
Namaz times in Cárdenas today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Cárdenas
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Cárdenas
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Cárdenas on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:30 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 29 min, against only 10 h 47 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:16 PM and 8:45 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:31 PM and 12:46 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Cárdenas and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:30 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:00 PM | 7:25 PM | 8:45 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:53 AM | 7:13 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:16 PM |
Compared with Mexico City, Dhuhr in Cárdenas is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Mexico City, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 7 minutes later than in the capital. Cárdenas is 291 km from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Cárdenas
In Cárdenas you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 45.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,485 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Cárdenas 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Cárdenas
Fasting in Cárdenas, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:32 PM and imsak at 5:48 AM on the first day, 12 h 34 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:46 PM for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Mexico.
Cárdenas on the map
The coordinates of Cárdenas are 22.0014° N and 99.6425° W. The nearest cities on our site are Rioverde (37 km), Ciudad Fernández (39 km), and Ciudad Valles (65 km). Rioverde, the nearest administrative centre, is 37 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around San Luis Potosí.
- Name
- Cárdenas
- Type
- City
- Part of
- San Luis Potosí, Mexico
- Population
- 15,469
- Coordinates
- 22.00144, -99.64247
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 45.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,485 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Cárdenas
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Cárdenas comes roughly 80 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:20 PM instead of 4:00 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:46 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Cárdenas (UTC−6), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Cárdenas
- Rioverde37 km · west
- Ciudad Fernández39 km · west
- Ciudad Valles65 km · east
- Tamuín89 km · east
- Ciudad Mante107 km · north-east
- San Luis de la Paz119 km · south-west
- Tamazunchale121 km · south-east
- Ébano133 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Cárdenas
How long is the fast in Cárdenas during Ramadan?
About 12 h 34 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Cárdenas?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:00 PM on 21 December and 7:25 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Cárdenas?
Fajr in Cárdenas depends on the season: about 4:30 AM on 21 June and about 5:53 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Cárdenas differ from Mexico City?
Yes. Cárdenas is 291 km from Mexico City, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Cárdenas is called about 2 minutes later than in Mexico City.
Which calculation method is used for Cárdenas?
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.