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Prayer times in Norðoyar region
This page gives today’s prayer times in Norðoyar region, a region of Faroe Islands, together with links to the 1 cities and towns of Norðoyar region that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Klaksvík; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Norðoyar region today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Norðoyar region prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Norðoyar region change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Norðoyar region move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 2:18 AM on 21 June and 6:47 AM on 21 December, a shift of 4 h 29 min, while Maghrib moves between 2:56 PM and 11:24 PM. Daylight reaches 19 h 52 min around the summer solstice and drops to 5 h 04 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 3:50 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:41 PM | 9:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:18 AM | 3:32 AM | 1:28 PM | 6:16 PM | 11:24 PM | 12:34 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:33 AM | 7:12 AM | 1:19 PM | 4:21 PM | 7:24 PM | 9:52 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:47 AM | 9:53 AM | 12:24 PM | 1:00 PM | 2:56 PM | 5:52 PM |
Compared with Tórshavn, Dhuhr in Norðoyar region is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Tórshavn, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 3 minutes later than in the capital. Norðoyar region is 26 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Norðoyar region and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Norðoyar region is at 120.5° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,729 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 120.5°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Norðoyar region
Ramadan in Norðoyar region: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:50 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 4:48 PM, roughly 10 h 48 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 37 min, longer by 169 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Norðoyar region
Norðoyar region is one of the regions of Faroe Islands. Its main city, Klaksvík, is at 62.2266° N, 6.5890° W. The region has 1 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Norðoyar region
- Local name
- Norðoyar
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Faroe Islands
- Coordinates
- 62.22655, -6.58901
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 120.5° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,729 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Norðoyar region
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Norðoyar region is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:34 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 81 minutes around 21 June: 6:16 PM for the majority, 7:37 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Norðoyar region and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Norðoyar region
Prayer times near Norðoyar region
- Eysturoy region12 km · west
- Streymoy region26 km · south
- Vágar region37 km · south-west
- Sandoy region44 km · south
- Suðuroy region76 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Norðoyar region
When is Maghrib in Norðoyar region?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 2:56 PM on 21 December and 11:24 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Norðoyar region?
The Qibla in Norðoyar region is 120.5° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,729 km away.
When is Fajr in Norðoyar region?
Fajr in Norðoyar region changes with the seasons: about 2:18 AM on 21 June and about 6:47 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Norðoyar region?
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.
How long is the fast in Norðoyar region during Ramadan?
About 10 h 48 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 37 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.