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Prayer times in Sandoy region
Prayer times in Sandoy region (Faroe Islands): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Sandoy region has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Namaz times in Sandoy region today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Sandoy region
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Sandoy region
Prayer times in Sandoy region change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 2:21 AM and Maghrib at 11:19 PM, for a day of 19 h 40 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:47 AM and Maghrib to 3:02 PM, and the day is just 5 h 13 min. The difference 14 h 27 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 3:54 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:41 PM | 9:08 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:21 AM | 3:39 AM | 1:29 PM | 6:16 PM | 11:19 PM | 12:33 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:36 AM | 7:13 AM | 1:20 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:25 PM | 9:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:47 AM | 9:49 AM | 12:25 PM | 1:04 PM | 3:02 PM | 5:54 PM |
Sandoy region lies 19 km south of Tórshavn, so Dhuhr in Sandoy region practically coincides with Tórshavn. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Sandoy region.
Finding the Qibla from Sandoy region
The Qibla in Sandoy region is at 120.0° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,717 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 120.0°.
Fasting hours in Sandoy region during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Sandoy region is around 5:51 AM and iftar at 4:51 PM, for a fast of 10 h 50 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:26 AM and iftar to 6:12 PM, for a fast of 13 h 36 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Sandoy region is located
Sandoy region is one of the regions of Faroe Islands. Its main city, Sandur, lies at 61.8425° N, 6.8078° W. The region has 1 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Sandoy region
- Local name
- Sandoy
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Faroe Islands
- Coordinates
- 61.84250, -6.80778
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 120.0° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,717 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sandoy region
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Sandoy region comes about 81 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:36 PM instead of 6:16 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:35 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Sandoy region (UTC, UTC+1 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times in the cities of Sandoy region
Prayer times near Sandoy region
- Streymoy region19 km · north
- Vágar region31 km · north-west
- Suðuroy region32 km · south
- Norðoyar region44 km · north
- Eysturoy region45 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sandoy region
Do prayer times in Sandoy region differ from Tórshavn?
Yes. Sandoy region is 19 km from Tórshavn, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Sandoy region practically coincides with Tórshavn.
How long is the fast in Sandoy region during Ramadan?
Roughly 10 h 50 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 36 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Sandoy region?
Fajr in Sandoy region depends on the season: about 2:21 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 Sandoy 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Sandoy region?
The Qibla in Sandoy region is 120.0° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,717 km away.