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Prayer times in Royan
Looking for the adhan times in Royan? On this page 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 Royan, New Aquitaine. Every figure is computed for 45.6281° N, 1.0315° W, so the times reflect Royan itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Royan
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Union of Islamic Organisations of France (UOIF) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Royan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Royan change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Royan on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:45 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 42 min, against only 8 h 41 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:35 PM and 11:26 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 1:02 PM and 2:06 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Royan and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:04 AM | 7:08 AM | 1:12 PM | 4:34 PM | 7:16 PM | 8:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:45 AM | 6:15 AM | 2:06 PM | 6:17 PM | 9:57 PM | 11:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:47 AM | 7:52 AM | 1:57 PM | 5:19 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:05 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:29 AM | 8:41 AM | 1:02 PM | 3:05 PM | 5:23 PM | 6:35 PM |
Royan lies 440 km south-west of Paris, so Dhuhr in Royan comes roughly 14 minutes later than in Paris. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Royan.
Qibla direction in Royan
From Royan you face towards the east, at an angle of 112.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,571 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Royan and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Royan
Ramadan in Royan: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 7:01 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:20 PM, about 11 h 10 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 37 min, longer by 87 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Royan on the map
Royan lies at 45.6281° N, 1.0315° W, in New Aquitaine, in France. The nearest administrative centre is Saintes, 34 km away. Close by you will find Saintes (34 km), Rochefort (35 km), and Cognac (55 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Royan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- New Aquitaine, France
- Population
- 19,017
- Coordinates
- 45.62811, -1.03153
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Union of Islamic Organisations of France (UOIF)
- Qibla direction
- 112.1° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,571 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Royan
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Royan comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:30 PM instead of 6:17 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:12 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 Royan (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Royan
- Saintes34 km · north-east
- Rochefort35 km · north
- Cognac55 km · east
- La Rochelle60 km · north
- Saint-Médard-en-Jalles85 km · south
- Blanquefort86 km · south
- Eysines88 km · south
- Niort89 km · north-east
Prayer times in Royan: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Royan?
The Qibla in Royan is 112.1° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,571 km away.
Do prayer times in Royan differ from Paris?
Yes. Royan is 440 km from Paris, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Royan comes about 14 minutes later than in Paris.
What time is Fajr in Royan?
Fajr in Royan depends on the season: about 4:45 AM on 21 June and about 7:29 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Royan during Ramadan?
About 11 h 10 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 37 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Royan?
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.