Regional capital · Lääne-Viru County
Prayer times in Rakvere
Residents of and visitors to Rakvere can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Rakvere is a regional capital in Estonia, in Lääne-Viru County, with about 14,984 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.
Today’s prayer times in Rakvere
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Rakvere prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Rakvere
It is useful to know how prayer times in Rakvere move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 2:21 AM on 21 June and 6:29 AM on 21 December, a difference of 4 h 08 min, while Maghrib moves between 3:15 PM and 10:35 PM. Daylight peaks at 18 h 38 min in the summer solstice and drops to 6 h 05 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 | 3:55 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:28 PM | 8:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:21 AM | 3:58 AM | 1:16 PM | 5:57 PM | 10:35 PM | 12:06 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:38 AM | 7:00 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:14 PM | 7:12 PM | 9:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:29 AM | 9:10 AM | 12:12 PM | 1:09 PM | 3:15 PM | 5:48 PM |
Rakvere is located 91 km east of Tallinn, so Dhuhr in Rakvere comes about 6 minutes earlier than in Tallinn. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Rakvere.
Qibla direction in Rakvere
The Qibla in Rakvere is at 159.9° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,351 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 159.9°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Rakvere
For those fasting in Rakvere, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 4:49 PM and imsak at 5:39 AM on the first day, 11 h of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:02 PM for a fast of 13 h 29 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Estonia.
About Rakvere
The coordinates of Rakvere are 59.3481° N and 26.3578° E. The nearest cities on our site are Kohtla-Järve (52 km), Jõhvi (60 km), and Jõgeva (67 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Lääne-Viru County.
- Name
- Rakvere
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Lääne-Viru County, Estonia
- Population
- 14,984
- Coordinates
- 59.34808, 26.35784
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 159.9° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,351 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Rakvere
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Rakvere is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:22 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 79 minutes around 21 June: 5:57 PM for the majority, 7:15 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Rakvere, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Rakvere
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Rakvere
Which calculation method is used for Rakvere?
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.
Do prayer times in Rakvere differ from Tallinn?
Yes. Rakvere is 91 km from Tallinn, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Rakvere is called about 6 minutes earlier than in Tallinn.
How long is the fast in Rakvere during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 29 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Rakvere?
Fajr in Rakvere changes with the seasons: about 2:21 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 Rakvere?
The Qibla in Rakvere is 159.9° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,351 km away.