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Prayer times in Varkaus
This page shows today’s prayer times in Varkaus, Northern Savonia, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Finland.
Today’s prayer times in Varkaus
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Varkaus
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Varkaus change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Varkaus on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 1:59 AM, the longest day lasts 19 h 55 min, against only 5 h 01 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:34 PM and 12:17 AM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:06 PM and 1:10 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Varkaus and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 3:32 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:17 PM | 6:23 PM | 8:51 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 1:59 AM | 3:13 AM | 1:10 PM | 5:58 PM | 11:08 PM | 12:17 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:14 AM | 6:54 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:03 PM | 7:07 PM | 9:35 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:29 AM | 9:36 AM | 12:06 PM | 12:42 PM | 2:37 PM | 5:34 PM |
Varkaus is located 286 km north-east of Helsinki, so Dhuhr in Varkaus is called roughly 12 minutes earlier than in Helsinki. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Varkaus.
Qibla in Varkaus and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Varkaus is at 163.2° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,638 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 163.2°.
Fasting hours in Varkaus during Ramadan
Ramadan in Varkaus: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:32 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 4:29 PM, about 10 h 47 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 37 min, longer by 170 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Varkaus is located
Varkaus is located at 62.3153° N, 27.8730° E, in Northern Savonia, in Finland. The nearest administrative centre is Pieksämäki, 38 km away. Close by you will find Pieksämäki (38 km), Kuopio (65 km), and Savonlinna (72 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Varkaus
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Northern Savonia, Finland
- Population
- 19,603
- Coordinates
- 62.31533, 27.87300
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 163.2° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,638 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Varkaus
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Varkaus comes roughly 81 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:19 PM instead of 5:58 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:16 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Varkaus and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Varkaus
- Pieksämäki38 km · west
- Kuopio65 km · north
- Savonlinna72 km · south-east
- Mikkeli76 km · south-west
- Siilinjärvi86 km · north
- Laukaa100 km · west
- Joensuu102 km · east
- Jyväskylä112 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Varkaus
Which calculation method is used for Varkaus?
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 Fajr in Varkaus?
Fajr in Varkaus changes with the seasons: about 1:59 AM on 21 June and about 6:29 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Varkaus during Ramadan?
About 10 h 47 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 37 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Varkaus?
The Qibla in Varkaus is 163.2° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,638 km away.
Do prayer times in Varkaus differ from Helsinki?
Yes. Varkaus is 286 km from Helsinki, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Varkaus comes roughly 12 minutes earlier than in Helsinki.