City · Hesse
Prayer times in Schlüchtern
Residents of and visitors to Schlüchtern can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Schlüchtern is a city in Germany, in Hesse, with about 17,260 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Schlüchtern today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Schlüchtern
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Schlüchtern change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Schlüchtern on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:54 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 26 min, against only 8 h 01 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:15 PM and 11:45 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:20 PM and 1:24 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Schlüchtern and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:35 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:34 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:54 AM | 5:11 AM | 1:24 PM | 5:44 PM | 9:37 PM | 11:45 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:18 AM | 7:09 AM | 1:14 PM | 4:33 PM | 7:19 PM | 9:02 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:19 AM | 8:19 AM | 12:20 PM | 2:04 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:15 PM |
Schlüchtern lies 362 km south-west of Berlin, so Dhuhr in Schlüchtern is called about 16 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 Schlüchtern.
Finding the Qibla from Schlüchtern
In Schlüchtern you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 129.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,162 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Schlüchtern 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 Schlüchtern
Fasting in Schlüchtern, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:27 PM and imsak at 5:45 AM on the first day, 11 h 31 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:16 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.
About Schlüchtern
Schlüchtern is located at 50.3489° N, 9.5253° E, in Hesse, in Germany. The nearest administrative centre is Fulda, 25 km away. Nearby places include Fulda (25 km), Künzell (26 km), and Petersberg (27 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Schlüchtern
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Hesse, Germany
- Population
- 17,260
- Coordinates
- 50.34891, 9.52532
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 129.4° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,162 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Schlüchtern
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Schlüchtern is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:29 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:44 PM for the majority, 6:58 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Schlüchtern, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Schlüchtern
- Fulda25 km · north-east
- Künzell26 km · north-east
- Petersberg27 km · north-east
- Gelnhausen29 km · south-west
- Büdingen30 km · west
- Nidda37 km · west
- Lohr a. Main40 km · south
- Hünfeld41 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Schlüchtern
Which calculation method is used for Schlüchtern?
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 time is Fajr in Schlüchtern?
Fajr in Schlüchtern changes with the seasons: about 2:54 AM on 21 June and about 6:19 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Schlüchtern?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:20 PM on 21 December and 9:37 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Schlüchtern during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 31 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Schlüchtern differ from Berlin?
Yes. Schlüchtern is 362 km from Berlin, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Schlüchtern comes roughly 16 minutes later than in Berlin.