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Prayer times in Lüneburg
Looking for the adhan times in Lüneburg? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Lüneburg, Lower Saxony. Every figure is computed for 53.2512° N, 10.4155° E, which means the times match Lüneburg itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Lüneburg
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Lüneburg prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Lüneburg by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Lüneburg on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:44 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 59 min, against only 7 h 31 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:05 PM and 11:49 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:16 PM and 1:20 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Lüneburg and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:23 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:31 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:44 AM | 4:51 AM | 1:20 PM | 5:47 PM | 9:50 PM | 11:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:06 AM | 7:05 AM | 1:11 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:15 PM | 9:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:20 AM | 8:31 AM | 12:16 PM | 1:47 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:05 PM |
Lüneburg is located 217 km north-west of Berlin, so Dhuhr in Lüneburg is called about 12 minutes later than in Berlin. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Lüneburg.
Qibla in Lüneburg and distance to Makkah
From Lüneburg you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 133.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,330 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Lüneburg 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.
Fasting hours in Lüneburg during Ramadan
Ramadan in Lüneburg: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:42 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:15 PM, roughly 11 h 23 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 19 min, longer by 116 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Lüneburg is located
Lüneburg lies at 53.2512° N, 10.4155° E, in Lower Saxony, in Germany. The nearest administrative centre is Winsen, 18 km away. Close by you will find Winsen (18 km), Geesthacht (21 km), and Reinbek (32 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Lüneburg
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Lower Saxony, Germany
- Population
- 71,260
- Coordinates
- 53.25122, 10.41548
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 133.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,330 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Lüneburg
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Lüneburg comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:02 PM instead of 5:47 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:26 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
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 Lüneburg
- Winsen18 km · north-west
- Geesthacht21 km · north
- Reinbek32 km · north
- Uelzen33 km · south
- Seevetal34 km · north-west
- Glinde35 km · north-west
- Munster37 km · south-west
- Buchholz in der Nordheide38 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Lüneburg
What is the Qibla direction in Lüneburg?
The Qibla in Lüneburg is 133.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,330 km away.
When is Fajr in Lüneburg?
Fajr in Lüneburg changes with the seasons: about 2:44 AM on 21 June and about 6:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Lüneburg during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 23 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 19 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Lüneburg differ from Berlin?
Yes. Lüneburg is 217 km from Berlin, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Lüneburg comes about 12 minutes later than in Berlin.
Which calculation method is used for Lüneburg?
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.