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Prayer times in Nordhorn
This page shows today’s salah times in Nordhorn, Lower Saxony, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Germany.
Prayer times in Nordhorn today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Nordhorn prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Nordhorn change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Nordhorn on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:00 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 49 min, compared with only 7 h 40 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:20 PM and 12:00 AM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:30 PM and 1:33 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nordhorn and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:39 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:39 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:44 PM | 8:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:00 AM | 5:09 AM | 1:33 PM | 5:58 PM | 9:58 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:22 AM | 7:19 AM | 1:24 PM | 4:40 PM | 7:29 PM | 9:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:32 AM | 8:40 AM | 12:30 PM | 2:04 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:20 PM |
Nordhorn is located 430 km west of Berlin, so Dhuhr in Nordhorn comes roughly 25 minutes later than in Berlin. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Nordhorn.
Qibla direction in Nordhorn
Qibla from Nordhorn: 128.3° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,440 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Nordhorn remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Nordhorn during Ramadan
Ramadan in Nordhorn: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:56 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:31 PM, roughly 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; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Nordhorn on the map
Nordhorn lies at 52.4308° N, 7.0683° E, in Lower Saxony, in Germany. The nearest administrative centre is Lingen, 20 km away. Close by you will find Bad Bentheim (16 km), Lingen (20 km), and Gronau (25 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Nordhorn
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Lower Saxony, Germany
- Population
- 52,803
- Coordinates
- 52.43081, 7.06833
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 128.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,440 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Nordhorn
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Nordhorn comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:13 PM instead of 5:58 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:39 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Nordhorn and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nordhorn
Which calculation method is used for Nordhorn?
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 is the Qibla direction in Nordhorn?
The Qibla in Nordhorn is 128.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,440 km away.
Do prayer times in Nordhorn differ from Berlin?
Yes. Nordhorn is 430 km from Berlin, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Nordhorn is called roughly 25 minutes later than in Berlin.
How long is the fast in Nordhorn 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.
When is Maghrib in Nordhorn?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:20 PM on 21 December and 9:58 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.