Region · Finland
Prayer times in Kainuu
Salah times in Kainuu (Finland): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Kainuu has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Kainuu
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kainuu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kainuu change through the year
Prayer times in Kainuu change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 1:44 AM and Maghrib at 11:47 PM, for a day of 21 h 13 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:35 AM and Maghrib to 2:09 PM, and the day lasts only 4 h 05 min. That is a difference of 17 h 08 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 3:19 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:14 PM | 6:24 PM | 9:05 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 1:44 AM | 2:34 AM | 1:11 PM | 6:04 PM | 11:47 PM | 12:35 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:00 AM | 6:54 AM | 1:02 PM | 3:59 PM | 7:08 PM | 9:49 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:35 AM | 10:05 AM | 12:07 PM | 12:28 PM | 2:09 PM | 5:29 PM |
Kainuu is located 474 km north of Helsinki, so Dhuhr in Kainuu is called about 11 minutes earlier than in Helsinki. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Kainuu.
Finding the Qibla from Kainuu
From Kainuu you face towards the south, at an angle of 163.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,843 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kainuu and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Kainuu during Ramadan
Fasting in Kainuu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 4:19 PM and imsak at 5:32 AM on the first day, 10 h 36 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:51 PM for a fast of 13 h 43 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Finland.
Where Kainuu is located
Kainuu is one of the regions of Finland. Its main city, Kajaani, lies at 64.2273° N, 27.7285° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Kainuu
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Finland
- Coordinates
- 64.22728, 27.72846
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 163.6° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,843 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kainuu
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kainuu comes roughly 83 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:27 PM instead of 6:04 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:17 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Kainuu, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times in the cities of Kainuu
- Prayer times in Kajaani36,458
Prayer times near Kainuu
- North Ostrobothnia139 km · north-west
- Northern Savonia148 km · south
- North Karelia207 km · south-east
- Central Ostrobothnia228 km · west
- Central Finland Region243 km · south-west
- Lapland Region270 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kainuu
When is Maghrib in Kainuu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 2:09 PM on 21 December and 11:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Kainuu during Ramadan?
About 10 h 36 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 43 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Kainuu?
Fajr in Kainuu changes with the seasons: about 1:44 AM on 21 June and about 6:35 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Kainuu differ from Helsinki?
Yes. Kainuu is 474 km from Helsinki, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Kainuu comes about 11 minutes earlier than in Helsinki.
Which calculation method is used for Kainuu?
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.