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Prayer times in Erlangen
This page shows today’s prayer times in Erlangen, Bavaria, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Germany.
Adhan times in Erlangen today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Erlangen prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Erlangen change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Erlangen move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:50 AM on 21 June and 6:11 AM on 21 December, a shift of 3 h 21 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:18 PM and 9:27 PM. Daylight peaks at 16 h 18 min in the summer solstice and falls to 8 h 08 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:31 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:28 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:50 AM | 5:09 AM | 1:18 PM | 5:37 PM | 9:27 PM | 11:38 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:14 AM | 7:03 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:28 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:11 AM | 8:10 AM | 12:14 PM | 2:01 PM | 4:18 PM | 6:10 PM |
Erlangen is located 367 km south-west of Berlin, so Dhuhr in Erlangen comes roughly 10 minutes later than in Berlin. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Erlangen.
Qibla direction in Erlangen
The Qibla in Erlangen is at 130.6° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,027 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 130.6°.
Ramadan timetable for Erlangen
Fasting in Erlangen, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:23 PM and imsak at 5:39 AM on the first day, 11 h 34 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:11 PM for a fast of 13 h 15 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Germany.
Erlangen on the map
The coordinates of Erlangen are 49.5910° N and 11.0078° E. The nearest cities on our site are Herzogenaurach (9 km), Fürth (13 km), and Forchheim (15 km). Forchheim, the nearest administrative centre, is 15 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Bavaria.
- Name
- Erlangen
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Bavaria, Germany
- Population
- 102,675
- Coordinates
- 49.59099, 11.00783
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 130.6° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,027 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Erlangen
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Erlangen is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:24 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:37 PM for the majority, 6:51 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Erlangen in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Erlangen
- Herzogenaurach9 km · west
- Fürth13 km · south
- Forchheim15 km · north
- Nuremberg16 km · south
- Zirndorf17 km · south
- Oberasbach19 km · south
- Lauf an der Pegnitz22 km · south-east
- Wendelstein28 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Erlangen
What is the Qibla direction in Erlangen?
The Qibla in Erlangen is 130.6° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,027 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Erlangen?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
Do prayer times in Erlangen differ from Berlin?
Yes. Erlangen is 367 km from Berlin, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Erlangen comes about 10 minutes later than in Berlin.
How long is the fast in Erlangen during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 34 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Erlangen?
Fajr in Erlangen depends on the season: about 2:50 AM on 21 June and about 6:11 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.