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Prayer times in South Ostrobothnia

Salah times in South Ostrobothnia (Finland): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. South Ostrobothnia has 3 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Today’s prayer times in South Ostrobothnia

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

The times in this card are calculated for Seinäjoki, the main city of South Ostrobothnia. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Each country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in Finland we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer) and take daylight saving time into account where it is used. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Monthly prayer timetable for South Ostrobothnia

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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How prayer times in South Ostrobothnia change through the year

Prayer times in South Ostrobothnia change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 2:16 AM and Maghrib at 11:36 PM, giving a day of 20 h 11 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:51 AM and Maghrib to 2:51 PM, and the day is just 4 h 49 min. That is a difference of 15 h 23 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.

Estimated prayer times in South Ostrobothnia (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox3:49 AM6:31 AM12:36 PM3:37 PM6:43 PM9:15 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice2:16 AM3:25 AM1:30 PM6:20 PM11:36 PM12:41 AM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:31 AM7:14 AM1:21 PM4:22 PM7:27 PM9:58 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice6:51 AM10:02 AM12:27 PM12:58 PM2:51 PM5:53 PM

Compared with Helsinki, Dhuhr in South Ostrobothnia comes roughly 8 minutes later than in Helsinki, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 46 minutes later than in the capital. South Ostrobothnia is 313 km from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.

Finding the Qibla from South Ostrobothnia

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Qibla from South Ostrobothnia: 156.5° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,777 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in South Ostrobothnia remains the simplest guide.

Fasting hours in South Ostrobothnia during Ramadan

For those fasting in South Ostrobothnia, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 4:47 PM and imsak at 5:52 AM on the first day, 10 h 44 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:12 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 38 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Finland.

South Ostrobothnia on the map

South Ostrobothnia is one of the regions of Finland. Its main city, Seinäjoki, is at 62.7945° N, 22.8282° E. The region has 3 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.

Name
South Ostrobothnia
Type
Region
Part of
Finland
Coordinates
62.79446, 22.82822
Time zone
UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
156.5° (south-east)
Distance to Makkah
4,777 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in South Ostrobothnia

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in South Ostrobothnia takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:36 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 82 minutes around 21 June: 6:20 PM for the majority, 7:41 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. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in South Ostrobothnia and organise your day around them.

Cities and towns in South Ostrobothnia

Prayer times near South Ostrobothnia

Prayer times in South Ostrobothnia: questions and answers

Which calculation method is used for South Ostrobothnia?

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.

What time is Fajr in South Ostrobothnia?

Fajr in South Ostrobothnia changes with the seasons: about 2:16 AM on 21 June and about 6:51 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

Do prayer times in South Ostrobothnia differ from Helsinki?

Yes. South Ostrobothnia is 313 km from Helsinki, towards the north, and Dhuhr in South Ostrobothnia is called about 8 minutes later than in Helsinki.

What is the Qibla direction in South Ostrobothnia?

The Qibla in South Ostrobothnia is 156.5° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,777 km away.

When is Maghrib in South Ostrobothnia?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 2:51 PM on 21 December and 11:36 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

Other regions of Finland

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