Regional capital · Lower Austria
Prayer times in Sankt Pölten
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sankt Pölten, Lower Austria, calculated 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Austria.
Today’s prayer times in Sankt Pölten
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Sankt Pölten
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Sankt Pölten by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Sankt Pölten on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:34 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 05 min, against only 8 h 21 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:54 PM and 11:16 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:55 AM and 12:59 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sankt Pölten and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:16 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:34 AM | 4:57 AM | 12:59 PM | 5:15 PM | 9:02 PM | 11:16 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:33 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:51 AM | 7:45 AM | 11:55 AM | 1:49 PM | 4:06 PM | 5:54 PM |
Sankt Pölten lies 54 km west of Vienna, so Dhuhr in Sankt Pölten comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Vienna. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Sankt Pölten.
Qibla direction in Sankt Pölten
Qibla from Sankt Pölten: 135.6° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 3,675 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Sankt Pölten remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Sankt Pölten during Ramadan
Ramadan in Sankt Pölten: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:20 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:08 PM, about 11 h 37 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 13 min, longer by 96 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Sankt Pölten is located
Sankt Pölten lies at 48.2076° N, 15.6373° E, in Lower Austria, in Austria. Nearby places include Stockerau (47 km), Perchtoldsdorf (48 km), and Baden (50 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sankt Pölten
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Lower Austria, Austria
- Population
- 21,911
- Coordinates
- 48.20762, 15.63725
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 135.6° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,675 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sankt Pölten
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Sankt Pölten comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:29 PM instead of 5:15 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:05 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Sankt Pölten and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Sankt Pölten
- Stockerau47 km · north-east
- Perchtoldsdorf48 km · east
- Baden50 km · south-east
- Mödling50 km · east
- Klosterneuburg52 km · east
- Vienna54 km · east
- Amstetten58 km · west
- Wiener Neustadt63 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sankt Pölten
What is the Qibla direction in Sankt Pölten?
The Qibla in Sankt Pölten is 135.6° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,675 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Sankt Pölten?
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 Sankt Pölten during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 37 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Sankt Pölten?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:06 PM on 21 December and 9:02 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Sankt Pölten?
Fajr in Sankt Pölten changes with the seasons: about 2:34 AM on 21 June and about 5:51 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.