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Prayer times in Meppen
This page shows today’s prayer times in Meppen, Lower Saxony, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Germany.
Today’s prayer times in Meppen
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Meppen
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Meppen by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Meppen on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:58 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 52 min, against only 7 h 37 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:19 PM and 12:00 AM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:29 PM and 1:33 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Meppen and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:37 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:44 PM | 8:33 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:58 AM | 5:07 AM | 1:33 PM | 5:58 PM | 9:59 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:21 AM | 7:18 AM | 1:23 PM | 4:39 PM | 7:28 PM | 9:17 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:32 AM | 8:40 AM | 12:29 PM | 2:02 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:19 PM |
Compared with Berlin, Dhuhr in Meppen comes about 24 minutes later than in Berlin, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 25 minutes later than in the capital. Meppen is 414 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Meppen
The Qibla in Meppen is at 128.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,446 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 128.8°.
Ramadan timetable for Meppen
Fasting in Meppen, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:29 PM and imsak at 5:55 AM on the first day, 11 h 25 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:24 PM for a fast of 13 h 18 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Germany.
Meppen on the map
Meppen is located at 52.6906° N, 7.2910° E, in Lower Saxony, in Germany. The nearest administrative centre is Haren, 12 km away. Nearby places include Haren (12 km), Lingen (19 km), and Nordhorn (33 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Meppen
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Lower Saxony, Germany
- Population
- 34,198
- Coordinates
- 52.69064, 7.29097
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 128.8° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,446 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Meppen
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Meppen is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:38 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:58 PM for the majority, 7:13 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen 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.
Prayer times near Meppen
- Haren12 km · north
- Lingen19 km · south
- Nordhorn33 km · south-west
- Papenburg44 km · north
- Bad Bentheim44 km · south
- Rheine47 km · south
- Hörstel48 km · south-east
- Friesoythe53 km · north-east
Prayer times in Meppen: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Meppen?
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.
How long is the fast in Meppen 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Meppen?
The Qibla in Meppen is 128.8° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,446 km away.
Do prayer times in Meppen differ from Berlin?
Yes. Meppen is 414 km from Berlin, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Meppen comes roughly 24 minutes later than in Berlin.
When is Maghrib in Meppen?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:17 PM on 21 December and 9:59 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.