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Prayer times in Carcaixent
This page shows today’s salah times in Carcaixent, Valencia, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Spain.
Today’s prayer times in Carcaixent
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Carcaixent
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Carcaixent by season
Prayer times in Carcaixent vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:36 AM and Maghrib at 9:31 PM, for a day of 14 h 55 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:41 AM and Maghrib to 5:42 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 25 min. The difference 5 h 30 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 MarchSpring equinox | 5:36 AM | 7:06 AM | 1:09 PM | 4:35 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:38 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:36 AM | 6:36 AM | 2:04 PM | 6:00 PM | 9:31 PM | 11:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:20 AM | 7:50 AM | 1:54 PM | 5:20 PM | 7:58 PM | 9:22 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:41 AM | 8:17 AM | 1:00 PM | 3:25 PM | 5:42 PM | 7:13 PM |
Carcaixent lies 313 km south-east of Madrid, so Dhuhr in Carcaixent comes roughly 13 minutes earlier than in Madrid. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Carcaixent.
Qibla in Carcaixent and distance to Makkah
In Carcaixent you face towards the east, at an angle of 105.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,293 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Carcaixent and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Carcaixent during Ramadan
Ramadan in Carcaixent: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:21 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:31 PM, about 11 h 59 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 69 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Carcaixent is located
Carcaixent is located at 39.1218° N, 0.4481° W, in Valencia, in Spain. The nearest administrative centre is Alzira, 3 km away. Close by you will find Alzira (3 km), Algemesí (8 km), and Carlet (13 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Carcaixent
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Valencia, Spain
- Population
- 21,735
- Coordinates
- 39.12180, -0.44812
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 105.3° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,293 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Carcaixent
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Carcaixent takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:09 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 6:00 PM for the majority, 7:15 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Carcaixent and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Carcaixent
When is Maghrib in Carcaixent?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:42 PM on 21 December and 9:31 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Carcaixent?
Fajr in Carcaixent depends on the season: about 4:36 AM on 21 June and about 6:41 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Carcaixent?
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.
How long is the fast in Carcaixent during Ramadan?
About 11 h 59 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 Carcaixent?
The Qibla in Carcaixent is 105.3° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,293 km away.