City · Manica
Prayer times in Catandica
Muslims living in Catandica can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Catandica is a city in Mozambique, in Manica, with about 25,869 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Catandica today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Catandica prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Catandica
Prayer times in Catandica change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 3:46 AM and Maghrib at 6:22 PM, giving a day of 13 h 13 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:00 AM and Maghrib to 5:20 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 03 min. The difference 2 h 10 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:39 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:00 AM | 6:18 AM | 11:49 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:20 PM | 6:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:24 AM | 5:36 AM | 11:40 AM | 3:03 PM | 5:43 PM | 6:52 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:46 AM | 5:09 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:08 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:39 PM |
Compared with Maputo, Dhuhr in Catandica is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Maputo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 14 minutes later than in the capital. Catandica is 881 km away from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Catandica
The Qibla in Catandica is at 9.7° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,449 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 9.7°.
Ramadan timetable for Catandica
Fasting in Catandica, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:25 PM and imsak at 4:11 AM on the first day, 14 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:07 PM for a fast of 13 h 32 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Mozambique.
Where Catandica is located
The coordinates of Catandica are 18.0575° S and 33.1736° E. The closest places on our site are Manica (102 km), Messica (104 km), and Machipanda (113 km). Chimoio, the nearest administrative centre, is 122 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Manica.
- Name
- Catandica
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Manica, Mozambique
- Population
- 25,869
- Coordinates
- -18.05750, 33.17361
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 9.7° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,449 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Catandica
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Catandica takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:55 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 46 minutes around 21 June: 2:58 PM for the majority, 3:45 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Catandica and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Catandica
- Manica102 km · south
- Messica104 km · south
- Machipanda113 km · south-west
- Gorongosa117 km · south-east
- Chimoio122 km · south
- Gondola125 km · south-east
- Nhamatanda174 km · south-east
- Tete216 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Catandica
Which calculation method is used for Catandica?
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 time is Fajr in Catandica?
Fajr in Catandica changes with the seasons: about 3:46 AM on 21 December and about 5:00 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Catandica differ from Maputo?
Yes. Catandica is 881 km from Maputo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Catandica is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Maputo.
How long is the fast in Catandica during Ramadan?
About 14 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 32 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Catandica?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:20 PM on 21 June and 6:22 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.