What Is the Longest Burning Candle in History?

Has any candle set a world record for burn time?

While there is no single, universally recognized Guinness World Record for the “longest burning candle” by hours, there have been record-setting candles by size and symbolic duration:

• Longest Candle Ever Made:
  In 2011, the town of Pazardzhik, Bulgaria, created the world’s longest candle at over 1,800 meters (5,900 feet). It wasn’t built for burn time, but for length and symbolism.

• Longest Burning Ritual Candles:
  In religious and ceremonial contexts, some vigil candles and sanctuary lights have burned for weeks or months using systems that replenish wax or oil continuously.

What’s the longest burn time for a single-wax candle?

A high-quality large jar candle can burn for 150 to 200 hours. For example:

• Yankee Candle (Large Jar): ~150 hours

• Karessa candles (Soy Wax 300g): 50–65+ hours

• Multi-wick or layered ceremonial candles with refill systems may extend beyond 200 hours in rare cases.

You can explore more with our candle burn time chart for burn estimates by size and wax type.

How do Karessa candles compare for long-lasting burn?

Our Karessa candles are not about setting world records—but about offering long-lasting, clean-burning performance for everyday use and gifting.

Features that make them last longer:

• Soy wax base burns slower than paraffin

• Natural cotton wicks support even melting

• Jar design preserves scent and controls burn rate

• Consistent quality in handmade scented candles India

We focus on sustainable elegance, combining fragrance, health, and durability.

What affects candle longevity?

A candle’s burn time depends on:

• Wax type (soy > paraffin in longevity)

• Wick thickness and material

• Container size and design

• Burning habits and environment

Use our eco-friendly candles with care, and you'll enjoy longer, cleaner light and aroma with each burn.

Final Thoughts: Longevity That Matters

While world records focus on size or ceremony, the true value of a long-burning candle lies in the details. With luxury candles online India like Karessa, you get the best of burn time, fragrance, and eco-conscious craftsmanship—no records needed.