Regional capital · Hauts-de-France
Prayer times in Lille
This page shows today’s prayer times in Lille, Hauts-de-France, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Union of Islamic Organisations of France (UOIF) method, which is the usual reference in France.
Today’s prayer times in Lille
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Union of Islamic Organisations of France (UOIF) method.
Prayer calendar for Lille
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Lille change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Lille on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:05 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 29 min, against only 7 h 58 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:06 PM and 11:34 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:46 PM and 1:50 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Lille and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:40 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:13 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:05 AM | 5:35 AM | 1:50 PM | 6:11 PM | 10:04 PM | 11:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:24 AM | 7:35 AM | 1:40 PM | 4:58 PM | 7:44 PM | 8:56 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:25 AM | 8:46 AM | 12:46 PM | 2:29 PM | 4:45 PM | 6:06 PM |
Compared with Paris, Dhuhr in Lille is called roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Paris, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 6 minutes later than in the capital. Lille is 204 km away from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Lille and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Lille: 121.7° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,553 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Lille is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Lille
Ramadan in Lille: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:49 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:52 PM, roughly 10 h 53 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 37 min, longer by 104 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Lille is located
Lille lies at 50.6339° N, 3.0551° E, in Hauts-de-France, in France. Close by you will find Marcq-en-Barœul (4 km), Mons-en-Barœul (4 km), and Ronchin (5 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Lille
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Hauts-de-France, France
- Population
- 238,695
- Coordinates
- 50.63391, 3.05512
- 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
- 4,553 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Lille
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Lille comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:25 PM instead of 6:11 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:55 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Lille (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Lille
- Marcq-en-Barœul4 km · north-east
- Mons-en-Barœul4 km · east
- Ronchin5 km · south-east
- Lomme5 km · west
- Haubourdin5 km · south-west
- Faches-Thumesnil6 km · south
- Villeneuve-d'Ascq8 km · east
- Croix8 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Lille
Which calculation method is used for Lille?
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.
Do prayer times in Lille differ from Paris?
Yes. Lille is 204 km from Paris, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Lille comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Paris.
What time is Fajr in Lille?
Fajr in Lille changes with the seasons: about 4:05 AM on 21 June and about 7:25 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Lille?
The Qibla in Lille is 121.7° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,553 km away.
How long is the fast in Lille during Ramadan?
Roughly 10 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 37 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.