Regional capital · Saare
Prayer times in Kuressaare
This page shows today’s prayer times in Kuressaare, Saare, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Estonia.
Today’s prayer times in Kuressaare
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kuressaare
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kuressaare change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Kuressaare move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:41 AM on 21 June and 6:42 AM on 21 December, a shift of 4 h 01 min, while Maghrib moves between 3:40 PM and 10:40 PM. Daylight peaks at 18 h 16 min in the summer solstice and falls to 6 h 23 min in 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 | 4:16 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:43 PM | 8:52 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:41 AM | 4:24 AM | 1:32 PM | 6:09 PM | 10:40 PM | 12:17 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:58 AM | 7:16 AM | 1:22 PM | 4:31 PM | 7:28 PM | 9:36 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:42 AM | 9:16 AM | 12:28 PM | 1:31 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:06 PM |
Compared with Tallinn, Dhuhr in Kuressaare is called about 9 minutes later than in Tallinn, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 3 minutes earlier than in the capital. Kuressaare is 185 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Kuressaare and distance to Makkah
In Kuressaare you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 153.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,326 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kuressaare 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kuressaare
For those fasting in Kuressaare, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:09 PM and imsak at 5:54 AM on the first day, 11 h 05 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:18 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 27 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Estonia.
Where Kuressaare is located
Kuressaare lies at 58.2538° N, 22.4922° E, in Saare, in Estonia. Nearby places include Kärdla (84 km), Haapsalu (97 km), and Pärnu (118 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kuressaare
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Saare, Estonia
- Population
- 12,698
- Coordinates
- 58.25382, 22.49217
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 153.8° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,326 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kuressaare
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kuressaare comes roughly 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:27 PM instead of 6:09 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:38 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kuressaare
Do prayer times in Kuressaare differ from Tallinn?
Yes. Kuressaare is 185 km from Tallinn, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Kuressaare comes roughly 9 minutes later than in Tallinn.
Which calculation method is used for Kuressaare?
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 Kuressaare?
The Qibla in Kuressaare is 153.8° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,326 km away.
How long is the fast in Kuressaare during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 27 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Kuressaare?
Fajr in Kuressaare depends on the season: about 2:41 AM on 21 June and about 6:42 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.