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Prayer times in Helsinki
Looking for the adhan times in Helsinki? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Helsinki, Uusimaa. Every figure is computed for 60.1695° N, 24.9355° E, so the times reflect Helsinki itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Helsinki today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Helsinki
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Helsinki
Prayer times in Helsinki vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 2:23 AM and Maghrib at 10:50 PM, giving a day of 18 h 56 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:36 AM and Maghrib to 3:13 PM, and the day is just 5 h 49 min. The difference 13 h 07 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 3:57 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:34 PM | 8:51 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:23 AM | 3:54 AM | 1:22 PM | 6:04 PM | 10:50 PM | 12:16 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:39 AM | 7:06 AM | 1:13 PM | 4:18 PM | 7:18 PM | 9:35 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:36 AM | 9:24 AM | 12:18 PM | 1:09 PM | 3:13 PM | 5:52 PM |
Helsinki is the capital of Finland, and its timetable often serves as the reference for the country. Remember, though, that cities further east pray earlier and cities in the west later, so use the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Finland.
Finding the Qibla from Helsinki
The Qibla in Helsinki is at 158.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,464 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 158.2°.
Fasting hours in Helsinki during Ramadan
Fasting in Helsinki, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 4:51 PM and imsak at 5:44 AM on the first day, 10 h 57 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:07 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 31 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Finland.
Helsinki on the map
The coordinates of Helsinki are 60.1695° N and 24.9355° E. The nearest cities on our site are Myyrmäki (12 km), Vantaa (15 km), and Espoo (16 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Uusimaa.
- Name
- Helsinki
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Uusimaa, Finland
- Population
- 658,864
- Coordinates
- 60.16952, 24.93545
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 158.2° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,464 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Helsinki
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Helsinki takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:28 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 79 minutes around 21 June: 6:04 PM for the majority, 7:23 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 Helsinki and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Helsinki
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Helsinki
How long is the fast in Helsinki during Ramadan?
Roughly 10 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 31 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Helsinki?
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 Helsinki?
Fajr in Helsinki depends on the season: about 2:23 AM on 21 June and about 6:36 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Helsinki?
The Qibla in Helsinki is 158.2° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,464 km away.
When is Maghrib in Helsinki?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:13 PM on 21 December and 10:50 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.