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Prayer times in Besançon
Looking for the prayer times in Besançon? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Every figure is computed for 47.2488° N, 6.0182° E, which means the times match Besançon itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Besançon
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Union of Islamic Organisations of France (UOIF) method.
Besançon prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Besançon
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Besançon on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:04 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 56 min, compared with only 8 h 29 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:03 PM and 11:11 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:34 PM and 1:38 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Besançon and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:33 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:48 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:04 AM | 5:40 AM | 1:38 PM | 5:52 PM | 9:36 PM | 11:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:17 AM | 7:24 AM | 1:28 PM | 4:50 PM | 7:32 PM | 8:39 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:05 AM | 8:20 AM | 12:34 PM | 2:31 PM | 4:48 PM | 6:03 PM |
Besançon is located 326 km south-east of Paris, so Dhuhr in Besançon is called roughly 15 minutes earlier than in Paris. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Besançon.
Qibla in Besançon and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Besançon is at 121.7° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,171 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 121.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Besançon
Fasting in Besançon, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:48 PM and imsak at 6:34 AM on the first day, 11 h 04 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:32 PM for a fast of 12 h 37 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in France.
Where Besançon is located
Besançon is located at 47.2488° N, 6.0182° E, in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, in France. The nearest administrative centre is Vesoul, 43 km away. Close by you will find Vesoul (43 km), Dole (44 km), and Pontarlier (46 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Besançon
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
- Population
- 128,426
- Coordinates
- 47.24878, 6.01815
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Union of Islamic Organisations of France (UOIF)
- Qibla direction
- 121.7° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,171 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Besançon
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Besançon comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:06 PM instead of 5:52 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:43 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Besançon (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Besançon
- Vesoul43 km · north
- Dole44 km · south-west
- Pontarlier46 km · south-east
- Montbéliard66 km · north-east
- Audincourt68 km · north-east
- Lons-le-Saunier73 km · south-west
- Dijon76 km · west
- Belfort77 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Besançon
How long is the fast in Besançon during Ramadan?
About 11 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 37 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Besançon differ from Paris?
Yes. Besançon is 326 km from Paris, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Besançon comes roughly 15 minutes earlier than in Paris.
When is Maghrib in Besançon?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:48 PM on 21 December and 9:36 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Besançon?
Fajr in Besançon depends on the season: about 4:04 AM on 21 June and about 7:05 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Besançon?
The Qibla in Besançon is 121.7° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,171 km away.