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Prayer times in North Denmark

Prayer times in North Denmark (Denmark): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. North Denmark has 3 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Prayer times in North Denmark today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

The times in this card are calculated for Aalborg, the main city of North Denmark. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Every country has its own usual method for the prayer times, and in Denmark we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer) and take daylight saving time into account where it is used. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Prayer calendar for North Denmark

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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How prayer times in North Denmark change through the year

Prayer times in North Denmark vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 2:35 AM and Maghrib at 10:19 PM, giving a day of 17 h 54 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:29 AM and Maghrib to 3:39 PM, and the day lasts only 6 h 42 min. The difference 11 h 12 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.

Estimated prayer times in North Denmark (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox4:11 AM6:23 AM12:28 PM3:38 PM6:34 PM8:37 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice2:35 AM4:25 AM1:22 PM5:57 PM10:19 PM12:03 AM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:54 AM7:07 AM1:13 PM4:23 PM7:18 PM9:21 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice6:29 AM8:57 AM12:18 PM1:28 PM3:39 PM5:59 PM

North Denmark is located 223 km north-west of Copenhagen, so Dhuhr in North Denmark comes about 11 minutes later than in Copenhagen. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in North Denmark.

Finding the Qibla from North Denmark

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The Qibla in North Denmark is at 135.9° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,649 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 135.9°.

Fasting hours in North Denmark during Ramadan

Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in North Denmark is around 5:45 AM and iftar at 5:04 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 10 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:35 AM and iftar to 6:10 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 25 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.

North Denmark on the map

North Denmark is one of the regions of Denmark. Its main city, Aalborg, lies at 57.0480° N, 9.9187° E. The region has 3 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.

Name
North Denmark
Type
Region
Part of
Denmark
Coordinates
57.04800, 9.91870
Time zone
UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
135.9° (south-east)
Distance to Makkah
4,649 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in North Denmark

The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in North Denmark comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:14 PM instead of 5:57 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:28 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.

For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of North Denmark (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.

Salah times across North Denmark

Nearby cities to North Denmark

Frequently asked questions about prayer times in North Denmark

When is Maghrib in North Denmark?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:39 PM on 21 December and 10:19 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

Do prayer times in North Denmark differ from Copenhagen?

Yes. North Denmark is 223 km from Copenhagen, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in North Denmark comes roughly 11 minutes later than in Copenhagen.

Which calculation method is used for North Denmark?

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.

What time is Fajr in North Denmark?

Fajr in North Denmark changes with the seasons: about 2:35 AM on 21 June and about 6:29 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

What is the Qibla direction in North Denmark?

The Qibla in North Denmark is 135.9° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,649 km away.

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