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Prayer times in North Karelia
Salah times in North Karelia (Finland): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. North Karelia has 2 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in North Karelia
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for North Karelia
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in North Karelia change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in North Karelia move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 1:50 AM on 21 June and 6:23 AM on 21 December, a shift of 4 h 33 min, while Maghrib moves between 2:26 PM and 11:05 PM. Daylight peaks at 20 h 04 min around the summer solstice and falls to 4 h 54 min around 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 | 3:23 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:09 PM | 6:15 PM | 8:45 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 1:50 AM | 3:00 AM | 1:03 PM | 5:51 PM | 11:05 PM | 12:12 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:04 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:53 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:59 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:23 AM | 9:32 AM | 11:59 AM | 12:32 PM | 2:26 PM | 5:26 PM |
Compared with Helsinki, Dhuhr in North Karelia comes roughly 19 minutes earlier than in Helsinki, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 15 minutes later than in the capital. North Karelia is 373 km from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in North Karelia
Qibla direction for North Karelia: 165.9° (south). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,642 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in North Karelia is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in North Karelia during Ramadan
Ramadan in North Karelia: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:25 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 4:20 PM, roughly 10 h 45 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 38 min, longer by 172 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where North Karelia is located
North Karelia is one of the regions of Finland. Its main city, Joensuu, is at 62.6012° N, 29.7632° E. The region has 2 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- North Karelia
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Finland
- Coordinates
- 62.60118, 29.76316
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 165.9° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,642 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in North Karelia
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in North Karelia takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:09 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 81 minutes around 21 June: 5:51 PM for the majority, 7:13 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: 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 in the cities of North Karelia
- Prayer times in Joensuu78,398
- Kontiolahti15,092
Nearby cities to North Karelia
- Northern Savonia111 km · west
- South Savo164 km · south-west
- South Karelia190 km · south-west
- Kainuu207 km · north-west
- Central Finland Region212 km · west
- Kymenlaakso251 km · south-west
Prayer times in North Karelia: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in North Karelia?
The Qibla in North Karelia is 165.9° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,642 km away.
Do prayer times in North Karelia differ from Helsinki?
Yes. North Karelia is 373 km from Helsinki, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in North Karelia comes roughly 19 minutes earlier than in Helsinki.
What time is Fajr in North Karelia?
Fajr in North Karelia changes with the seasons: about 1:50 AM on 21 June and about 6:23 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for North Karelia?
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.
When is Maghrib in North Karelia?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 2:26 PM on 21 December and 11:05 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.