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Prayer times in Peniche
This page shows today’s prayer times in Peniche, Leiria District, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Islamic Community of Lisbon method, which is the usual reference in Portugal.
Adhan times in Peniche today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Community of Lisbon method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Peniche
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Peniche by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Peniche on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:10 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 57 min, compared with only 9 h 24 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:34 PM and 10:25 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:35 PM and 1:39 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Peniche and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:12 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:10 AM | 6:11 AM | 1:39 PM | 5:37 PM | 9:11 PM | 10:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:56 AM | 7:26 AM | 1:30 PM | 4:56 PM | 7:37 PM | 8:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:17 AM | 7:54 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:00 PM | 5:20 PM | 6:34 PM |
Compared with Lisbon, Dhuhr in Peniche comes about 1 minute later than in Lisbon, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 3 minutes later than in the capital. Peniche is 73 km 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.
Finding the Qibla from Peniche
From Peniche you pray towards the east, at an angle of 98.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,051 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Peniche 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.
Fasting hours in Peniche during Ramadan
Ramadan in Peniche: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:57 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:09 PM, about 12 h 02 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 69 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Peniche is located
The coordinates of Peniche are 39.3558° N and 9.3811° W. The closest places on our site are Caldas da Rainha (22 km), Torres Vedras (31 km), and Alcobaça (41 km). Caldas da Rainha, the nearest administrative centre, is 22 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Leiria District.
- Name
- Peniche
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Leiria District, Portugal
- Population
- 15,662
- Coordinates
- 39.35580, -9.38112
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Community of Lisbon
- Qibla direction
- 98.3° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,051 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Peniche
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Peniche takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:45 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:37 PM for the majority, 6:51 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Peniche (UTC, UTC+1 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Peniche
- Caldas da Rainha22 km · east
- Torres Vedras31 km · south
- Alcobaça41 km · north-east
- Azambuja54 km · south-east
- Vila Franca de Xira56 km · south-east
- Marinha Grande58 km · north-east
- Monsanto59 km · east
- Vialonga60 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Peniche
When is Fajr in Peniche?
Fajr in Peniche depends on the season: about 4:10 AM on 21 June and about 6:17 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Peniche?
The Qibla in Peniche is 98.3° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,051 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Peniche?
We use the Islamic Community of Lisbon method: Fajr at 18° and Isha 77 minutes after Maghrib. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
How long is the fast in Peniche during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 02 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Peniche differ from Lisbon?
Yes. Peniche is 73 km from Lisbon, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Peniche comes about 1 minute later than in Lisbon.