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Prayer times in Copenhagen
This page shows today’s prayer times in Copenhagen, Capital Region, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Denmark.
Prayer times in Copenhagen today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Copenhagen prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Copenhagen by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Copenhagen move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:29 AM on 21 June and 6:16 AM on 21 December, a shift of 3 h 47 min, while Maghrib moves between 3:38 PM and 9:58 PM. Daylight reaches 17 h 32 min around the summer solstice and drops to 7 h 01 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 | 4:06 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:23 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:29 AM | 4:25 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:43 PM | 9:58 PM | 11:48 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:49 AM | 6:56 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:15 PM | 7:07 PM | 9:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:16 AM | 8:37 AM | 12:08 PM | 1:26 PM | 3:38 PM | 5:52 PM |
Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, and its timetable often serves as the reference for the country. Remember, though, that cities in the east pray earlier and cities further west later, so use the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Denmark.
Finding the Qibla from Copenhagen
The Qibla in Copenhagen is at 138.2° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,426 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 138.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Copenhagen
Fasting in Copenhagen, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 4:59 PM and imsak at 5:34 AM on the first day, 11 h 15 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:00 PM for a fast of 13 h 22 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Denmark.
Copenhagen on the map
The coordinates of Copenhagen are 55.6759° N and 12.5655° E. The closest places on our site are Frederiksberg (2 km), Hvidovre (7 km), and Rødovre Municipality (7 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Capital Region.
- Name
- Copenhagen
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Capital Region, Denmark
- Population
- 1,153,615
- Coordinates
- 55.67594, 12.56553
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 138.2° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,426 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Copenhagen
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Copenhagen takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:17 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 5:43 PM for the majority, 7:00 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Copenhagen and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Copenhagen
- Frederiksberg2 km · west
- Hvidovre7 km · south-west
- Rødovre Municipality7 km · west
- Charlottenlund9 km · north
- Avedøre9 km · south-west
- Glostrup Municipality10 km · west
- Brøndby10 km · west
- Vallensbæk13 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Copenhagen
What time is Fajr in Copenhagen?
Fajr in Copenhagen depends on the season: about 2:29 AM on 21 June and about 6:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Copenhagen?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:38 PM on 21 December and 9:58 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Copenhagen?
The Qibla in Copenhagen is 138.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,426 km away.
How long is the fast in Copenhagen during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 15 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 22 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Copenhagen?
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.