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Prayer times in South Karelia
Salah times in South Karelia (Finland): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. South Karelia has 2 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in South Karelia
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for South Karelia
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in South Karelia change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in South Karelia move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 2:05 AM on 21 June and 6:25 AM on 21 December, a difference of 4 h 20 min, while Maghrib moves between 2:51 PM and 10:48 PM. Daylight peaks at 19 h 18 min in the summer solstice and falls to 5 h 31 min in 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 | 3:39 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:19 PM | 6:21 PM | 8:43 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:05 AM | 3:30 AM | 1:09 PM | 5:53 PM | 10:48 PM | 12:08 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:21 AM | 6:53 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:04 PM | 7:05 PM | 9:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:25 AM | 9:20 AM | 12:05 PM | 12:50 PM | 2:51 PM | 5:36 PM |
South Karelia is located 203 km north-east of Helsinki, so Dhuhr in South Karelia comes roughly 13 minutes earlier than in Helsinki. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in South Karelia.
Qibla in South Karelia and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in South Karelia is at 163.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,499 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 163.2°.
Fasting hours in South Karelia during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in South Karelia is at about 5:31 AM and iftar at 4:34 PM, for a fast of 10 h 53 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:09 AM and iftar to 5:53 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 33 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
South Karelia on the map
South Karelia is one of the regions of Finland. Its main city, Lappeenranta, lies at 61.0587° N, 28.1887° E. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- South Karelia
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Finland
- Coordinates
- 61.05871, 28.18871
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 163.2° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,499 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in South Karelia
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in South Karelia is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:15 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 80 minutes around 21 June: 5:53 PM for the majority, 7:13 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, 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 South Karelia (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer), whatever your location.
Salah times across South Karelia
- Prayer times in Lappeenranta72,909
- Imatra24,581
Nearby cities to South Karelia
- Kymenlaakso83 km · west
- South Savo85 km · north-west
- Paijat-Hame136 km · west
- Central Finland Region185 km · north-west
- North Karelia190 km · north-east
- Kanta-Häme201 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in South Karelia
What is the Qibla direction in South Karelia?
The Qibla in South Karelia is 163.2° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,499 km away.
Do prayer times in South Karelia differ from Helsinki?
Yes. South Karelia is 203 km from Helsinki, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in South Karelia comes roughly 13 minutes earlier than in Helsinki.
When is Fajr in South Karelia?
Fajr in South Karelia depends on the season: about 2:05 AM on 21 June and about 6:25 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for South 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 South Karelia?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 2:51 PM on 21 December and 10:48 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.