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Prayer times in Lauf an der Pegnitz
Muslims living in Lauf an der Pegnitz can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Lauf an der Pegnitz is a city in Germany, in Bavaria, with about 26,403 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.
Namaz times in Lauf an der Pegnitz today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Lauf an der Pegnitz prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Lauf an der Pegnitz change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Lauf an der Pegnitz move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:49 AM on 21 June and 6:10 AM on 21 December, a difference of 3 h 21 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:17 PM and 9:25 PM. Daylight reaches 16 h 17 min in the summer solstice and drops to 8 h 09 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 | 4:30 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:27 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:49 AM | 5:08 AM | 1:17 PM | 5:35 PM | 9:25 PM | 11:36 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:14 AM | 7:02 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:10 AM | 8:08 AM | 12:13 PM | 2:01 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:09 PM |
Lauf an der Pegnitz is located 366 km south-west of Berlin, so Dhuhr in Lauf an der Pegnitz is called about 9 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 Lauf an der Pegnitz.
Qibla direction in Lauf an der Pegnitz
The Qibla in Lauf an der Pegnitz is at 130.9° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,006 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 130.9°.
Fasting hours in Lauf an der Pegnitz during Ramadan
Fasting in Lauf an der Pegnitz, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:22 PM and imsak at 5:38 AM on the first day, 11 h 34 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:10 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 15 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Germany.
Lauf an der Pegnitz on the map
Lauf an der Pegnitz is located at 49.5139° N, 11.2825° E, in Bavaria, in Germany. The nearest administrative centre is Nuremberg, 16 km away. Nearby places include Altdorf bei Nürnberg (15 km), Nuremberg (16 km), and Wendelstein (20 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Lauf an der Pegnitz
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Bavaria, Germany
- Population
- 26,403
- Coordinates
- 49.51386, 11.28247
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 130.9° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,006 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Lauf an der Pegnitz
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Lauf an der Pegnitz takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:22 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:35 PM for the majority, 6:50 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times 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 Lauf an der Pegnitz
- Altdorf bei Nürnberg15 km · south
- Nuremberg16 km · south-west
- Wendelstein20 km · south-west
- Erlangen22 km · north-west
- Fürth22 km · west
- Zirndorf25 km · west
- Oberasbach26 km · south-west
- Schwabach28 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Lauf an der Pegnitz
When is Maghrib in Lauf an der Pegnitz?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:17 PM on 21 December and 9:25 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Lauf an der Pegnitz?
The Qibla in Lauf an der Pegnitz is 130.9° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,006 km away.
When is Fajr in Lauf an der Pegnitz?
Fajr in Lauf an der Pegnitz depends on the season: about 2:49 AM on 21 June and about 6:10 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Lauf an der Pegnitz?
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.
How long is the fast in Lauf an der Pegnitz during Ramadan?
About 11 h 34 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.