Regional capital · Viljandi County
Prayer times in Viljandi
This page shows today’s salah times in Viljandi, Viljandi County, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Estonia.
Prayer times in Viljandi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Viljandi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Viljandi
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Viljandi on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:28 AM, the longest day lasts 18 h 18 min, against only 6 h 22 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:54 PM and 12:05 AM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:16 PM and 1:19 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Viljandi and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:03 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:31 PM | 8:40 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:28 AM | 4:11 AM | 1:19 PM | 5:57 PM | 10:28 PM | 12:05 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:45 AM | 7:04 AM | 1:10 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:15 PM | 9:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:29 AM | 9:05 AM | 12:16 PM | 1:18 PM | 3:26 PM | 5:54 PM |
Viljandi is located 129 km south of Tallinn, so Dhuhr in Viljandi comes about 3 minutes earlier than in Tallinn. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Viljandi.
Qibla in Viljandi and distance to Makkah
From Viljandi you face towards the south, at an angle of 158.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,264 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Viljandi and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Viljandi during Ramadan
For those fasting in Viljandi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 4:57 PM and imsak at 5:42 AM on the first day, 11 h 05 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:06 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 Viljandi is located
Viljandi lies at 58.3632° N, 25.5916° E, in Viljandi County, in Estonia. Nearby places include Paide (58 km), Jõgeva (63 km), and Pärnu (64 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Viljandi
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Viljandi County, Estonia
- Population
- 17,407
- Coordinates
- 58.36319, 25.59159
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 158.3° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,264 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Viljandi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Viljandi takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:25 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 78 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.
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 Viljandi and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Viljandi
What time is Fajr in Viljandi?
Fajr in Viljandi depends on the season: about 2:28 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 Viljandi?
The Qibla in Viljandi is 158.3° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,264 km away.
How long is the fast in Viljandi 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.
Do prayer times in Viljandi differ from Tallinn?
Yes. Viljandi is 129 km from Tallinn, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Viljandi comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Tallinn.
Which calculation method is used for Viljandi?
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.