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Prayer times in Streymoy region
This page gives today’s prayer times in Streymoy region, a region of Faroe Islands, together with links to the 1 cities and towns of Streymoy region that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Tórshavn; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Streymoy region
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Streymoy region
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Streymoy region by season
Prayer times in Streymoy region change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 2:20 AM and Maghrib at 11:21 PM, for a day of 19 h 45 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:47 AM and Maghrib to 2:59 PM, and the day lasts only 5 h 09 min. That is a difference of 14 h 36 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 | 3:52 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:41 PM | 9:08 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:20 AM | 3:36 AM | 1:29 PM | 6:16 PM | 11:21 PM | 12:34 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:35 AM | 7:13 AM | 1:20 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:25 PM | 9:52 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:47 AM | 9:51 AM | 12:25 PM | 1:03 PM | 2:59 PM | 5:54 PM |
Streymoy region lies right next to Tórshavn (less than 1 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Streymoy region comes at almost exactly the same time as Tórshavn. People in the surrounding districts can use the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla direction in Streymoy region
Qibla from Streymoy region: 120.2° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 5,725 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Streymoy region is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Streymoy region
Ramadan in Streymoy region: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:51 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 4:50 PM, about 10 h 49 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 37 min, longer by 168 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Streymoy region is located
Streymoy region is one of the regions of Faroe Islands. Its main city, Tórshavn, is at 62.0097° N, 6.7716° 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
- Streymoy region
- Local name
- Streymoy
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Faroe Islands
- Coordinates
- 62.00973, -6.77164
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 120.2° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,725 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Streymoy region
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Streymoy region comes roughly 81 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:37 PM instead of 6:16 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:35 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Streymoy region and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Streymoy region
- Prayer times in Tórshavn13,200
Nearby cities to Streymoy region
- Sandoy region19 km · south
- Vágar region22 km · west
- Norðoyar region26 km · north
- Eysturoy region26 km · north
- Suðuroy region51 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Streymoy region
What is the Qibla direction in Streymoy region?
The Qibla in Streymoy region is 120.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,725 km away.
When is Maghrib in Streymoy region?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 2:59 PM on 21 December and 11:21 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Streymoy region differ from Tórshavn?
Hardly: Streymoy region is only less than 1 km from Tórshavn, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
How long is the fast in Streymoy region during Ramadan?
About 10 h 49 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 37 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Streymoy 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.