Regional capital · Ostrobothnia
Prayer times in Vaasa
This page shows today’s prayer times in Vaasa, Ostrobothnia, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Finland.
Today’s prayer times in Vaasa
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Vaasa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Vaasa
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Vaasa on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:19 AM, the longest day lasts 20 h 22 min, against only 4 h 40 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:57 PM and 12:48 AM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:31 PM and 1:35 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Vaasa and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 3:52 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:41 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:48 PM | 9:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:19 AM | 3:24 AM | 1:35 PM | 6:25 PM | 11:46 PM | 12:48 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:33 AM | 7:19 AM | 1:26 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:32 PM | 10:05 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:57 AM | 10:11 AM | 12:31 PM | 1:01 PM | 2:52 PM | 5:57 PM |
Vaasa is located 370 km north-west of Helsinki, so Dhuhr in Vaasa is called about 13 minutes later than in Helsinki. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Vaasa.
Qibla direction in Vaasa
The Qibla in Vaasa is at 155.0° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,833 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 155.0°.
Ramadan timetable for Vaasa
For those fasting in Vaasa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 4:50 PM and imsak at 5:57 AM on the first day, 10 h 43 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:17 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 39 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Finland.
About Vaasa
Vaasa lies at 63.0960° N, 21.6158° E, in Ostrobothnia, in Finland. Nearby places include Korsholm (4 km), Kurikka (67 km), and Seinäjoki (70 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Vaasa
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Ostrobothnia, Finland
- Population
- 69,819
- Coordinates
- 63.09600, 21.61577
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 155.0° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,833 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Vaasa
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Vaasa comes about 82 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:47 PM instead of 6:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:41 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Vaasa (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer), wherever you are.
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Prayer times in Vaasa: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Vaasa during Ramadan?
Roughly 10 h 43 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 39 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Vaasa?
Fajr in Vaasa changes with the seasons: about 2:19 AM on 21 June and about 6:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Vaasa differ from Helsinki?
Yes. Vaasa is 370 km from Helsinki, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Vaasa is called roughly 13 minutes later than in Helsinki.
When is Maghrib in Vaasa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 2:52 PM on 21 December and 11:46 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Vaasa?
The Qibla in Vaasa is 155.0° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,833 km away.