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Prayer times in Cognac
This page shows today’s prayer times in Cognac, New Aquitaine, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Union of Islamic Organisations of France (UOIF) method, which is the usual reference in France.
Today’s prayer times in Cognac
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Union of Islamic Organisations of France (UOIF) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Cognac
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Cognac by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Cognac on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:42 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 43 min, against only 8 h 41 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:32 PM and 11:24 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:59 PM and 2:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Cognac and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:01 AM | 7:05 AM | 1:09 PM | 4:31 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:42 AM | 6:12 AM | 2:03 PM | 6:14 PM | 9:54 PM | 11:24 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:45 AM | 7:49 AM | 1:54 PM | 5:16 PM | 7:58 PM | 9:02 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:27 AM | 8:39 AM | 12:59 PM | 3:02 PM | 5:20 PM | 6:32 PM |
Compared with Paris, Dhuhr in Cognac comes roughly 11 minutes later than in Paris, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes earlier than in the capital. Cognac is 405 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Cognac and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Cognac: 112.9° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,524 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Cognac is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Cognac during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Cognac is around 6:58 AM and iftar at 6:17 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 09 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 6:12 AM and iftar to 6:59 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 37 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Cognac
Cognac lies at 45.6958° N, 0.3287° W, in New Aquitaine, in France. The nearest administrative centre is Saintes, 24 km away. Nearby places include Saintes (24 km), Angoulême (38 km), and Royan (55 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Cognac
- Type
- City
- Part of
- New Aquitaine, France
- Population
- 20,868
- Coordinates
- 45.69581, -0.32867
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Union of Islamic Organisations of France (UOIF)
- Qibla direction
- 112.9° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,524 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Cognac
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Cognac comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:28 PM instead of 6:14 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:09 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Cognac (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Cognac
- Saintes24 km · west
- Angoulême38 km · east
- Royan55 km · west
- Rochefort57 km · north-west
- Niort70 km · north
- La Rochelle82 km · north-west
- Libourne87 km · south
- Blanquefort91 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Cognac
Which calculation method is used for Cognac?
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.
What time is Fajr in Cognac?
Fajr in Cognac depends on the season: about 4:42 AM on 21 June and about 7:27 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Cognac during Ramadan?
About 11 h 09 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 37 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Cognac?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:20 PM on 21 December and 9:54 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Cognac?
The Qibla in Cognac is 112.9° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,524 km away.