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Prayer times in Cantabria
Prayer times in Cantabria (Spain): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Cantabria has 5 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Namaz times in Cantabria today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Cantabria
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Cantabria change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Cantabria move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:13 AM on 21 June and 7:01 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h 48 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:42 PM and 10:00 PM. Daylight reaches 15 h 25 min around the summer solstice and drops to 8 h 57 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:43 AM | 7:19 AM | 1:23 PM | 4:46 PM | 7:27 PM | 8:58 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:13 AM | 6:34 AM | 2:17 PM | 6:23 PM | 10:00 PM | 12:10 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:27 AM | 8:03 AM | 2:08 PM | 5:31 PM | 8:11 PM | 9:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:01 AM | 8:45 AM | 1:13 PM | 3:24 PM | 5:42 PM | 7:20 PM |
Compared with Madrid, Dhuhr in Cantabria practically coincides with Madrid, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 11 minutes later than in the capital. Cantabria is 339 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Cantabria
From Cantabria you pray towards the east, at an angle of 107.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,697 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Cantabria 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 Cantabria
Fasting in Cantabria, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:36 PM and imsak at 6:37 AM on the first day, 11 h 49 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:14 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Spain.
Cantabria on the map
Cantabria is one of the regions of Spain. Its main city, Santander, lies at 43.4659° N, 3.8049° W. The region has 5 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Cantabria
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 43.46589, -3.80493
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 107.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,697 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Cantabria
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Cantabria comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:37 PM instead of 6:23 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:23 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Salah times across Cantabria
- Prayer times in Santander173,635
- Torrelavega55,297
- Salah times Castro Urdiales31,977
- Camargo30,263
- Prayer times in El Astillero18,108
Prayer times near Cantabria
- Basque Country115 km · south-east
- La Rioja156 km · south-east
- Principality of Asturias165 km · west
- Navarre190 km · east
- Castille and León215 km · south
- Aragon313 km · south-east
Prayer times in Cantabria: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Cantabria?
The Qibla in Cantabria is 107.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,697 km away.
When is Fajr in Cantabria?
Fajr in Cantabria depends on the season: about 4:13 AM on 21 June and about 7:01 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Cantabria during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 49 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Cantabria differ from Madrid?
Yes. Cantabria is 339 km from Madrid, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Cantabria comes at almost exactly the same time as Madrid.
Which calculation method is used for Cantabria?
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.