City · Grand Est
Prayer times in Châlons-en-Champagne
Residents of and visitors to Châlons-en-Champagne can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Châlons-en-Champagne is a city in France, in Grand Est, with about 51,257 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Châlons-en-Champagne
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Union of Islamic Organisations of France (UOIF) method.
Châlons-en-Champagne prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Châlons-en-Champagne by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Châlons-en-Champagne on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:05 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 12 min, compared with only 8 h 14 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:05 PM and 11:24 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:40 PM and 1:44 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Châlons-en-Champagne and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:38 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:05 AM | 5:38 AM | 1:44 PM | 6:02 PM | 9:50 PM | 11:24 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:21 AM | 7:30 AM | 1:35 PM | 4:55 PM | 7:39 PM | 8:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:15 AM | 8:33 AM | 12:40 PM | 2:31 PM | 4:47 PM | 6:05 PM |
Compared with Paris, Dhuhr in Châlons-en-Champagne is called about 8 minutes earlier than in Paris, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 8 minutes earlier than in the capital. Châlons-en-Champagne is 148 km away from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Châlons-en-Champagne
The Qibla in Châlons-en-Champagne is at 121.6° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,375 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 121.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Châlons-en-Champagne
For those fasting in Châlons-en-Champagne, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:51 PM and imsak at 6:42 AM on the first day, 10 h 59 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:38 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.
Châlons-en-Champagne on the map
The coordinates of Châlons-en-Champagne are 48.9539° N and 4.3672° E. The closest places on our site are Vitry-le-François (30 km), Épernay (31 km), and Reims (43 km). Vitry-le-François, the nearest administrative centre, is 30 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Grand Est.
- Name
- Châlons-en-Champagne
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Grand Est, France
- Population
- 51,257
- Coordinates
- 48.95393, 4.36724
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Union of Islamic Organisations of France (UOIF)
- Qibla direction
- 121.6° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,375 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Châlons-en-Champagne
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Châlons-en-Champagne comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:16 PM instead of 6:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:50 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Châlons-en-Champagne, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Châlons-en-Champagne
- Vitry-le-François30 km · south-east
- Épernay31 km · west
- Reims43 km · north-west
- Saint-Dizier55 km · south-east
- Bar-le-Duc61 km · east
- Château-Thierry71 km · west
- Troyes76 km · south
- Verdun77 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Châlons-en-Champagne
How long is the fast in Châlons-en-Champagne during Ramadan?
About 10 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 37 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Châlons-en-Champagne?
Fajr in Châlons-en-Champagne depends on the season: about 4:05 AM on 21 June and about 7:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Châlons-en-Champagne differ from Paris?
Yes. Châlons-en-Champagne is 148 km from Paris, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Châlons-en-Champagne is called roughly 8 minutes earlier than in Paris.
What is the Qibla direction in Châlons-en-Champagne?
The Qibla in Châlons-en-Champagne is 121.6° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,375 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Châlons-en-Champagne?
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.