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Prayer times in Corsica
This page gives today’s prayer times in Corsica, a region of France, together with links to the 2 cities and towns of Corsica that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Ajaccio; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Prayer times in Corsica today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Union of Islamic Organisations of France (UOIF) method.
Prayer calendar for Corsica
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Corsica change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Corsica move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:31 AM on 21 June and 6:42 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 11 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:57 PM and 9:04 PM. Daylight peaks at 15 h 14 min in the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 08 min around 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 | 5:29 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:31 AM | 5:50 AM | 1:27 PM | 5:30 PM | 9:04 PM | 10:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:13 AM | 7:13 AM | 1:17 PM | 4:42 PM | 7:21 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:42 AM | 7:49 AM | 12:23 PM | 2:39 PM | 4:57 PM | 6:04 PM |
Compared with Paris, Dhuhr in Corsica comes roughly 26 minutes earlier than in Paris, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 54 minutes earlier than in the capital. Corsica is 918 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Corsica and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Corsica is at 118.5° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,687 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 points to 118.5°.
Fasting hours in Corsica during Ramadan
Fasting in Corsica, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:49 PM and imsak at 6:18 AM on the first day, 11 h 20 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:24 PM and the fast lasts 12 h 37 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in France.
Where Corsica is located
Corsica is one of the regions of France. Its main city, Ajaccio, is at 41.9189° N, 8.7381° E. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Corsica
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- France
- Coordinates
- 41.91886, 8.73812
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Union of Islamic Organisations of France (UOIF)
- Qibla direction
- 118.5° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,687 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Corsica
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Corsica comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:44 PM instead of 5:30 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:33 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 relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Corsica (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times in the cities of Corsica
- Prayer times in Ajaccio54,364
- Bastia41,001
Prayer times near Corsica
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region315 km · north-west
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes528 km · north-west
- Occitanie624 km · west
- Bourgogne-Franche-Comté668 km · north-west
- Grand Est745 km · north
- New Aquitaine820 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Corsica
Do prayer times in Corsica differ from Paris?
Yes. Corsica is 918 km from Paris, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Corsica is called roughly 26 minutes earlier than in Paris.
Which calculation method is used for Corsica?
We use the Union of Islamic Organisations of France (UOIF) method: Fajr at 12° and Isha when the sun is 12° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
When is Maghrib in Corsica?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:57 PM on 21 December and 9:04 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Corsica?
The Qibla in Corsica is 118.5° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,687 km away.
How long is the fast in Corsica during Ramadan?
About 11 h 20 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 37 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.