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Prayer times in Lapland Region

Prayer times in Lapland Region (Finland): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Lapland Region has 3 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Namaz times in Lapland Region today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

The times in this card are calculated for Rovaniemi, the main city of Lapland Region. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Each country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in Finland we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer) and take daylight saving time into account when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Lapland Region prayer times for this month

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Summer and winter prayer times in Lapland Region

It helps to know how prayer times in Lapland Region move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 1:19 AM on 21 June and 6:50 AM on 21 December, a shift of 5 h 31 min, while Maghrib moves between 1:23 PM and 1:19 AM. Daylight reaches 24 h in the summer solstice and drops to 2 h 15 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.

Estimated prayer times in Lapland Region (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox3:06 AM6:19 AM12:25 PM3:17 PM6:32 PM9:32 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice1:19 AM1:19 AM1:19 PM6:19 PM1:19 AM1:19 AM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox3:46 AM7:01 AM1:10 PM4:03 PM7:16 PM10:16 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice6:50 AM11:08 AM12:15 PM12:16 PM1:23 PM5:30 PM

Compared with Helsinki, Dhuhr in Lapland Region is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Helsinki, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 149 minutes later than in the capital. Lapland Region is 705 km from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.

Finding the Qibla from Lapland Region

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Qibla direction for Lapland Region: 161.6° (south). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 5,113 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Lapland Region is the easiest reference.

Suhoor and iftar times in Lapland Region

For those fasting in Lapland Region, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 4:11 PM and imsak at 5:39 AM on the first day, 10 h 22 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:55 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 53 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Finland.

About Lapland Region

Lapland Region is one of the regions of Finland. Its main city, Rovaniemi, is at 66.4990° N, 25.6887° E. The region has 3 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.

Name
Lapland Region
Local name
Lapland
Type
Region
Part of
Finland
Coordinates
66.49897, 25.68867
Time zone
UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
161.6° (south)
Distance to Makkah
5,113 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Lapland Region

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Lapland Region is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:25 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 86 minutes around 21 June: 6:19 PM for the majority, 7:45 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.

If you are passing through Lapland Region, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.

Prayer times in the cities of Lapland Region

Prayer times near Lapland Region

Prayer times in Lapland Region: questions and answers

What is the Qibla direction in Lapland Region?

The Qibla in Lapland Region is 161.6° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,113 km away.

How long is the fast in Lapland Region during Ramadan?

Roughly 10 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

Do prayer times in Lapland Region differ from Helsinki?

Yes. Lapland Region is 705 km from Helsinki, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Lapland Region comes about 3 minutes earlier than in Helsinki.

Which calculation method is used for Lapland 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.

What time is Fajr in Lapland Region?

Fajr in Lapland Region changes with the seasons: about 1:19 AM on 21 June and about 6:50 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

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