Regional capital · North Ostrobothnia
Prayer times in Oulu
This page shows today’s prayer times in Oulu, North Ostrobothnia, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Finland.
Adhan times in Oulu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Oulu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Oulu by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Oulu on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 1:43 AM, the longest day lasts 22 h 03 min, compared with only 3 h 35 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:36 PM and 12:55 AM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:16 PM and 1:20 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Oulu and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 3:21 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:33 PM | 9:20 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 1:43 AM | 2:18 AM | 1:20 PM | 6:15 PM | 12:21 AM | 12:55 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:02 AM | 7:03 AM | 1:11 PM | 4:07 PM | 7:17 PM | 10:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:46 AM | 10:29 AM | 12:16 PM | 12:30 PM | 2:03 PM | 5:36 PM |
Oulu is located 539 km north of Helsinki, so Dhuhr in Oulu is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Helsinki. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Oulu.
Qibla in Oulu and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Oulu is at 160.8° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,959 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 160.8°.
Ramadan timetable for Oulu
Ramadan in Oulu: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:41 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 4:23 PM, roughly 10 h 32 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 46 min, longer by 195 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Oulu is located
Oulu is located at 65.0124° N, 25.4682° E, in North Ostrobothnia, in Finland. Close by you will find Haukipudas (19 km), Raahe (59 km), and Kemi (91 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Oulu
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- North Ostrobothnia, Finland
- Population
- 216,066
- Coordinates
- 65.01236, 25.46816
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 160.8° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,959 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Oulu
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Oulu is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:26 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 84 minutes around 21 June: 6:15 PM for the majority, 7:40 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Oulu and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Oulu
When is Maghrib in Oulu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 2:03 PM on 21 December and 12:21 AM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Oulu?
Fajr in Oulu depends on the season: about 1:43 AM on 21 June and about 6:46 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Oulu?
The Qibla in Oulu is 160.8° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,959 km away.
Do prayer times in Oulu differ from Helsinki?
Yes. Oulu is 539 km from Helsinki, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Oulu is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Helsinki.
How long is the fast in Oulu during Ramadan?
Roughly 10 h 32 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 46 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.