Regional capital · Sandoy region
Prayer times in Sandur
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sandur, Sandoy region, calculated 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in the Faroe Islands.
Salah times in Sandur today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Sandur
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sandur change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Sandur on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:21 AM, the longest day lasts 19 h 40 min, against only 5 h 13 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:54 PM and 12:33 AM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:25 PM and 1:29 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sandur and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| 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 |
Sandur is located 19 km south of Tórshavn, so Dhuhr in Sandur 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 is not accurate in Sandur.
Qibla direction in Sandur
The Qibla in Sandur is at 120.0° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,717 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 120.0°.
Ramadan timetable for Sandur
Ramadan in Sandur: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:51 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 4:51 PM, about 10 h 50 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 36 min, longer by 166 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Sandur is located
Sandur is located at 61.8425° N, 6.8078° W, in Sandoy region, in the Faroe Islands. Close by you will find Tórshavn (19 km), Miðvágur (31 km), and Tvøroyri (32 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sandur
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Sandoy region, Faroe Islands
- Population
- 608
- 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
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sandur
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Sandur comes roughly 81 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:36 PM instead of 6:16 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:35 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Sandur, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Sandur
- Tórshavn19 km · north
- Miðvágur31 km · north-west
- Tvøroyri32 km · south
- Klaksvík44 km · north
- Fuglafjørður45 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sandur
What is the Qibla direction in Sandur?
The Qibla in Sandur is 120.0° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,717 km away.
When is Fajr in Sandur?
Fajr in Sandur 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 Sandur?
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 Sandur differ from Tórshavn?
Yes. Sandur is 19 km from Tórshavn, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Sandur practically coincides with Tórshavn.
How long is the fast in Sandur 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.