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Prayer times in Kandıra
Residents of and visitors to Kandıra can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Kandıra is a city in Türkiye, in Kocaeli Province, with about 16,264 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Kandıra today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method.
Prayer calendar for Kandıra
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kandıra change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kandıra on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:19 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 08 min, against only 9 h 13 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:08 PM and 10:34 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:52 PM and 1:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kandıra and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:31 AM | 7:04 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:32 PM | 7:11 PM | 8:38 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:19 AM | 5:27 AM | 1:01 PM | 5:02 PM | 8:35 PM | 10:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:41 AM | 8:21 AM | 12:57 PM | 3:16 PM | 5:34 PM | 7:08 PM |
Compared with Ankara, Dhuhr in Kandıra is called about 11 minutes later than in Ankara, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 15 minutes later than in the capital. Kandıra is 262 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Kandıra
Qibla direction for Kandıra: 154.5° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 2,367 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Kandıra is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Kandıra during Ramadan
Ramadan in Kandıra: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:20 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:25 PM, roughly 11 h 55 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 74 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Kandıra on the map
Kandıra lies at 41.0700° N, 30.1526° E, in Kocaeli Province, in Türkiye. The nearest administrative centre is Ferizli, 31 km away. Close by you will find Ferizli (31 km), Adapazarı (38 km), and İzmit (39 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kandıra
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kocaeli Province, Türkiye
- Population
- 16,264
- Coordinates
- 41.07000, 30.15262
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey
- Qibla direction
- 154.5° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,367 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kandıra
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kandıra takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:07 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:02 PM for the majority, 6:16 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 Kandıra and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kandıra
When is Maghrib in Kandıra?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:34 PM on 21 December and 8:35 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Kandıra?
Fajr in Kandıra changes with the seasons: about 3:19 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 Kandıra?
We use the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey 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 Kandıra during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 55 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Kandıra?
The Qibla in Kandıra is 154.5° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,367 km away.