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Prayer times in Holbæk
Muslims living in Holbæk can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Holbæk is a city in Denmark, in Region Zealand, with about 29,608 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Holbæk today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Holbæk
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Holbæk by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Holbæk move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 2:32 AM on 21 June and 6:20 AM on 21 December, a shift of 3 h 47 min, while Maghrib moves between 3:41 PM and 10:01 PM. Daylight peaks at 17 h 33 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 | 4:10 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:26 PM | 8:25 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:32 AM | 4:28 AM | 1:15 PM | 5:47 PM | 10:01 PM | 11:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:52 AM | 7:00 AM | 1:06 PM | 4:18 PM | 7:10 PM | 9:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:20 AM | 8:41 AM | 12:11 PM | 1:29 PM | 3:41 PM | 5:55 PM |
Holbæk is located 54 km west of Copenhagen, so Dhuhr in Holbæk is called roughly 3 minutes later than in Copenhagen. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Holbæk.
Finding the Qibla from Holbæk
In Holbæk you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 137.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,465 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Holbæk and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Holbæk during Ramadan
For those fasting in Holbæk, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:02 PM and imsak at 5:37 AM on the first day, 11 h 15 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:04 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 22 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Denmark.
Holbæk on the map
The coordinates of Holbæk are 55.7175° N and 11.7128° E. The closest places on our site are Roskilde (25 km), Frederikssund (26 km), and Stenløse (31 km). Roskilde, the nearest administrative centre, is 25 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Region Zealand.
- Name
- Holbæk
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Region Zealand, Denmark
- Population
- 29,608
- Coordinates
- 55.71750, 11.71279
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 137.1° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,465 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Holbæk
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Holbæk comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:03 PM instead of 5:47 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:21 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Holbæk and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Holbæk
- Roskilde25 km · east
- Frederikssund26 km · north-east
- Stenløse31 km · east
- Ringsted31 km · south
- Hedehusene31 km · east
- Sorø33 km · south
- Taastrup38 km · east
- Kalundborg39 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Holbæk
When is Maghrib in Holbæk?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:41 PM on 21 December and 10:01 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Holbæk differ from Copenhagen?
Yes. Holbæk is 54 km from Copenhagen, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Holbæk comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Copenhagen.
What time is Fajr in Holbæk?
Fajr in Holbæk depends on the season: about 2:32 AM on 21 June and about 6:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Holbæk?
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 is the Qibla direction in Holbæk?
The Qibla in Holbæk is 137.1° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,465 km away.