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Prayer times in Groß-Umstadt
Residents of and visitors to Groß-Umstadt can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Groß-Umstadt is a city in Germany, in Hesse, with about 21,245 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Groß-Umstadt today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Groß-Umstadt
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Groß-Umstadt
Prayer times in Groß-Umstadt change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 2:58 AM and Maghrib at 9:37 PM, for a day of 16 h 21 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:20 AM and Maghrib to 4:25 PM, and the day is just 8 h 06 min. That is a difference of 8 h 15 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:39 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:37 PM | 8:19 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:58 AM | 5:16 AM | 1:26 PM | 5:45 PM | 9:37 PM | 11:47 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:22 AM | 7:12 AM | 1:17 PM | 4:36 PM | 7:21 PM | 9:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:20 AM | 8:19 AM | 12:22 PM | 2:09 PM | 4:25 PM | 6:18 PM |
Groß-Umstadt lies 429 km south-west of Berlin, so Dhuhr in Groß-Umstadt is called roughly 18 minutes later than in Berlin. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Groß-Umstadt.
Qibla in Groß-Umstadt and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Groß-Umstadt is at 128.1° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,162 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 128.1°.
Fasting hours in Groß-Umstadt during Ramadan
For those fasting in Groß-Umstadt, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:30 PM and imsak at 5:48 AM on the first day, 11 h 33 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:19 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.
Where Groß-Umstadt is located
The coordinates of Groß-Umstadt are 49.8690° N and 8.9321° E. The closest places on our site are Dieburg (7 km), Reinheim (8 km), and Babenhausen (11 km). Rodgau, the nearest administrative centre, is 18 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Hesse.
- Name
- Groß-Umstadt
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Hesse, Germany
- Population
- 21,245
- Coordinates
- 49.86899, 8.93210
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 128.1° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,162 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Groß-Umstadt
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Groß-Umstadt comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:00 PM instead of 5:45 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:32 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Groß-Umstadt, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Groß-Umstadt
- Dieburg7 km · north-west
- Reinheim8 km · south-west
- Babenhausen11 km · north
- Großostheim12 km · north-east
- Ober-Ramstadt14 km · west
- Rodgau18 km · north
- Dietzenbach19 km · north-west
- Seligenstadt20 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Groß-Umstadt
What is the Qibla direction in Groß-Umstadt?
The Qibla in Groß-Umstadt is 128.1° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,162 km away.
What time is Fajr in Groß-Umstadt?
Fajr in Groß-Umstadt changes with the seasons: about 2:58 AM on 21 June and about 6:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Groß-Umstadt?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:25 PM on 21 December and 9:37 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Groß-Umstadt?
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 Groß-Umstadt differ from Berlin?
Yes. Groß-Umstadt is 429 km from Berlin, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Groß-Umstadt is called roughly 18 minutes later than in Berlin.