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Prayer times in Lower Saxony
Prayer times in Lower Saxony (Germany): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Lower Saxony has 112 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Prayer times in Lower Saxony today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Lower Saxony
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Lower Saxony change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Lower Saxony on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:49 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 48 min, against only 7 h 41 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:10 PM and 11:49 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:19 PM and 1:23 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Lower Saxony and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:29 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:34 PM | 8:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:49 AM | 4:59 AM | 1:23 PM | 5:47 PM | 9:47 PM | 11:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:12 AM | 7:08 AM | 1:14 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:18 PM | 9:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:21 AM | 8:29 AM | 12:19 PM | 1:54 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:10 PM |
Compared with Berlin, Dhuhr in Lower Saxony comes roughly 15 minutes later than in Berlin, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 14 minutes later than in the capital. Lower Saxony is 250 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Lower Saxony
From Lower Saxony you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 131.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,297 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Lower Saxony 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 Lower Saxony
Ramadan in Lower Saxony: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:45 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:20 PM, about 11 h 25 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 18 min, longer by 112 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Lower Saxony on the map
Lower Saxony is one of the regions of Germany. Its main city, Hanover, lies at 52.3705° N, 9.7332° E. The region has 112 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Lower Saxony
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Germany
- Coordinates
- 52.37052, 9.73322
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 131.6° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,297 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Lower Saxony
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Lower Saxony takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:29 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:47 PM for the majority, 7:02 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Lower Saxony (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.
Salah times across Lower Saxony
- Prayer times in Hanover515,140
- Braunschweig244,715
- Salah times Osnabrück166,462
- Oldenburg159,218
- Prayer times in Wolfsburg123,064
- Göttingen122,149
- Salah times Salzgitter104,970
- Hildesheim103,052
- Prayer times in Wilhelmshaven84,393
- Delmenhorst75,893
- Salah times Lüneburg71,260
- Celle71,010
- Prayer times in Garbsen63,355
- Hamelin58,666
- Salah times Wolfenbüttel54,740
- Nordhorn52,803
- Prayer times in Cuxhaven52,677
- Emden51,526
- Salah times Lingen51,310
- Langenhagen50,439
- Prayer times in Peine49,953
- Melle46,436
- Salah times Stade45,634
- Neustadt am Rübenberge44,668
- Prayer times in Lehrte43,920
- Goslar43,560
- Salah times Gifhorn43,000
- Laatzen41,838
- Prayer times in Seevetal41,266
- Wunstorf41,211
- Buchholz in der Nordheide40,849
- Aurich40,319
- Buxtehude38,192
- Uelzen34,996
- Seelze34,364
- Meppen34,198
- Papenburg34,117
- Leer33,886
- Achim32,870
- Winsen32,662
- Nienburg32,629
- Stuhr32,507
- Osterholz-Scharmbeck31,405
- Georgsmarienhütte31,244
- Cloppenburg31,177
- Ganderkesee31,141
- Burgdorf31,051
- Northeim30,894
- Springe29,828
- Einbeck29,751
- Vechta29,729
- Bramsche28,220
- Lohne28,089
- Bad Zwischenahn27,550
- Verden an der Aller26,924
- Nordenham25,889
- Rinteln25,602
- Helmstedt25,515
- Varel25,212
- Hannoversch Münden25,073
- Norden24,767
- Walsrode24,448
- Syke24,274
- Wallenhorst24,201
- Ronnenberg23,416
- Stadthagen23,076
- Sehnde23,060
- Bad Harzburg22,954
- Duderstadt22,910
- Isernhagen Farster Bauerschaft22,601
- Haren22,545
- Rotenburg22,139
- Soltau21,945
- Seesen21,909
- Westerstede21,902
- Bad Pyrmont21,629
- Schortens21,357
- Wittmund21,355
- Holzminden20,998
- Bothfeld20,778
- Edewecht20,658
- Friesoythe20,311
- Neu Wulmstorf20,150
- Hessisch Oldendorf20,129
- Rastede20,046
- Schwanewede20,015
- Bremervörde19,268
- Bückeburg19,221
- Schneverdingen19,199
- Alfeld19,138
- Langen18,863
- Bad Münder am Deister18,726
- Sarstedt18,718
- Hemmingen18,470
- Lilienthal18,293
- Wildeshausen18,114
- Munster17,746
- Diepholz16,783
- Königslutter am Elm16,419
- Loxstedt16,382
- Vechelde16,219
- Bassum16,191
- Brake (Unterweser)16,150
- Damme16,024
- Wardenburg16,019
- Uslar15,951
- Bad Essen15,732
- Weener15,718
- Hude15,567
- Bad Bentheim15,508
- Clausthal-Zellerfeld15,345
- Oyten15,286
Nearby cities to Lower Saxony
- Free Hanseatic City of Bremen100 km · north-west
- Saxony-Anhalt132 km · east
- Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg132 km · north
- Free State of Thuringia179 km · south-east
- Mecklenburg-Vorpommern180 km · north-east
- Schleswig-Holstein219 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Lower Saxony
When is Fajr in Lower Saxony?
Fajr in Lower Saxony depends on the season: about 2:49 AM on 21 June and about 6:21 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Lower Saxony?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:09 PM on 21 December and 9:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Lower Saxony differ from Berlin?
Yes. Lower Saxony is 250 km from Berlin, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Lower Saxony is called roughly 15 minutes later than in Berlin.
How long is the fast in Lower Saxony during Ramadan?
About 11 h 25 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Lower Saxony?
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.