Regional capital · Vágar region
Prayer times in Miðvágur
Looking for the adhan times in Miðvágur? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Miðvágur, Vágar region. Every figure is computed for 62.0511° N, 7.1939° W, so the times reflect Miðvágur itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Miðvágur
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Miðvágur prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Miðvágur
It helps to know how prayer times in Miðvágur move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 2:21 AM on 21 June and 6:49 AM on 21 December, a shift of 4 h 28 min, while Maghrib moves between 3:01 PM and 11:24 PM. Daylight peaks at 19 h 46 min in the summer solstice and drops to 5 h 08 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 3:54 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:43 PM | 9:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:21 AM | 3:37 AM | 1:31 PM | 6:18 PM | 11:24 PM | 12:36 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:36 AM | 7:14 AM | 1:21 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:27 PM | 9:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:49 AM | 9:53 AM | 12:27 PM | 1:04 PM | 3:01 PM | 5:55 PM |
Miðvágur is located 22 km west of Tórshavn, so Dhuhr in Miðvágur is called about 2 minutes later than in Tórshavn. 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 Miðvágur.
Qibla direction in Miðvágur
In Miðvágur you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 119.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,746 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Miðvágur 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 Miðvágur during Ramadan
For those fasting in Miðvágur, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 4:51 PM and imsak at 5:52 AM on the first day, 10 h 49 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:13 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 37 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the Faroe Islands.
About Miðvágur
The coordinates of Miðvágur are 62.0511° N and 7.1939° W. The closest places on our site are Tórshavn (22 km), Fuglafjørður (29 km), and Sandur (31 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Vágar region.
- Name
- Miðvágur
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Vágar region, Faroe Islands
- Population
- 1,040
- Coordinates
- 62.05111, -7.19389
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 119.8° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,746 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Miðvágur
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Miðvágur comes about 81 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:38 PM instead of 6:18 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:36 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Miðvágur (UTC, UTC+1 in summer), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Miðvágur
- Tórshavn22 km · east
- Fuglafjørður29 km · north-east
- Sandur31 km · south-east
- Klaksvík37 km · north-east
- Tvøroyri59 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Miðvágur
Do prayer times in Miðvágur differ from Tórshavn?
Yes. Miðvágur is 22 km from Tórshavn, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Miðvágur is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Tórshavn.
What is the Qibla direction in Miðvágur?
The Qibla in Miðvágur is 119.8° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,746 km away.
How long is the fast in Miðvágur during Ramadan?
Roughly 10 h 49 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 37 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Miðvágur?
Fajr in Miðvágur depends on the season: about 2:21 AM on 21 June and about 6:49 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Miðvágur?
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.