City · Brandenburg
Prayer times in Lauchhammer
Muslims living in Lauchhammer can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Lauchhammer is a city in Germany, in Brandenburg, with about 18,990 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Lauchhammer today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Lauchhammer prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Lauchhammer change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Lauchhammer on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:35 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 38 min, compared with only 7 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:55 PM and 11:31 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:03 PM and 1:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Lauchhammer and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:15 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:17 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:35 AM | 4:48 AM | 1:07 PM | 5:29 PM | 9:26 PM | 11:31 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:15 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:04 AM | 8:08 AM | 12:03 PM | 1:42 PM | 3:58 PM | 5:55 PM |
Lauchhammer lies 118 km south of Berlin, so Dhuhr in Lauchhammer comes about 1 minute earlier than in Berlin. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Lauchhammer.
Qibla in Lauchhammer and distance to Makkah
In Lauchhammer you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 136.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,030 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Lauchhammer and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Lauchhammer
Ramadan in Lauchhammer: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:29 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:07 PM, roughly 11 h 28 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 17 min, longer by 108 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Lauchhammer is located
Lauchhammer is located at 51.4881° N, 13.7662° E, in Brandenburg, in Germany. The nearest administrative centre is Senftenberg, 17 km away. Close by you will find Finsterwalde (17 km), Senftenberg (17 km), and Großenhain (27 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Lauchhammer
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Brandenburg, Germany
- Population
- 18,990
- Coordinates
- 51.48813, 13.76623
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 136.2° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,030 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Lauchhammer
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Lauchhammer comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:44 PM instead of 5:29 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:12 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 Lauchhammer (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Lauchhammer
- Finsterwalde17 km · north
- Senftenberg17 km · east
- Großenhain27 km · south-west
- Hoyerswerda33 km · east
- Kamenz33 km · south-east
- Riesa39 km · south-west
- Coswig42 km · south
- Meissen42 km · south-west
Prayer times in Lauchhammer: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Lauchhammer?
Fajr in Lauchhammer changes with the seasons: about 2:35 AM on 21 June and about 6:04 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Lauchhammer?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:58 PM on 21 December and 9:26 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Lauchhammer?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Lauchhammer?
The Qibla in Lauchhammer is 136.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,030 km away.
How long is the fast in Lauchhammer during Ramadan?
About 11 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.