Regional capital · Kainuu
Prayer times in Kajaani
Muslims living in Kajaani can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Kajaani is a regional capital in Finland, in Kainuu, with about 36,458 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Kajaani today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kajaani
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kajaani change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Kajaani move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 1:44 AM on 21 June and 6:35 AM on 21 December, a difference of 4 h 51 min, while Maghrib moves between 2:09 PM and 11:47 PM. Daylight peaks at 21 h 13 min in the summer solstice and falls to 4 h 05 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| 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 |
Kajaani lies 474 km north of Helsinki, so Dhuhr in Kajaani comes roughly 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 is not accurate in Kajaani.
Finding the Qibla from Kajaani
Qibla direction for Kajaani: 163.6° (south). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,843 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Kajaani remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kajaani
For those fasting in Kajaani, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 4:19 PM and imsak at 5:32 AM on the first day, 10 h 36 min of fasting. By 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.
About Kajaani
The coordinates of Kajaani are 64.2273° N and 27.7285° E. The nearest cities on our site are Iisalmi (79 km), Siilinjärvi (127 km), and Oulu (139 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Kainuu.
- Name
- Kajaani
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Kainuu, Finland
- Population
- 36,458
- 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
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kajaani
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kajaani 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.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Kajaani
- Iisalmi79 km · south
- Siilinjärvi127 km · south
- Oulu139 km · north-west
- Kuopio148 km · south
- Haukipudas155 km · north-west
- Ylivieska155 km · west
- Raahe164 km · west
- Kontiolahti194 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kajaani
Which calculation method is used for Kajaani?
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.
How long is the fast in Kajaani during Ramadan?
Roughly 10 h 36 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 43 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Kajaani differ from Helsinki?
Yes. Kajaani is 474 km from Helsinki, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Kajaani is called roughly 11 minutes earlier than in Helsinki.
When is Maghrib in Kajaani?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Kajaani?
The Qibla in Kajaani is 163.6° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,843 km away.