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Prayer times in Soltau

This page shows today’s prayer times in Soltau, Lower Saxony, calculated 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 commonly used in Germany.

Namaz times in Soltau today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

Every country has its own usual method for the prayer times, and in Germany we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer) and follow daylight saving time automatically when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Soltau prayer times for this month

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Summer and winter prayer times in Soltau

The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Soltau on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:47 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 56 min, compared with only 7 h 34 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:08 PM and 11:50 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:19 PM and 1:22 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Soltau and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Soltau (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox4:26 AM6:24 AM12:28 PM3:44 PM6:33 PM8:24 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice2:47 AM4:55 AM1:22 PM5:48 PM9:50 PM11:50 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox5:09 AM7:08 AM1:13 PM4:29 PM7:18 PM9:08 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice6:22 AM8:32 AM12:19 PM1:51 PM4:06 PM6:08 PM

Compared with Berlin, Dhuhr in Soltau comes roughly 14 minutes later than in Berlin, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 17 minutes later than in the capital. Soltau is 246 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.

Qibla in Soltau and distance to Makkah

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In Soltau you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 132.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,338 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Soltau and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.

Ramadan timetable for Soltau

For those fasting in Soltau, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:18 PM and imsak at 5:45 AM on the first day, 11 h 24 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:13 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 18 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Germany.

Soltau on the map

The coordinates of Soltau are 52.9854° N and 9.8398° E. The closest places on our site are Schneverdingen (15 km), Munster (17 km), and Walsrode (22 km). Schneverdingen, the nearest administrative centre, is 15 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Lower Saxony.

Name
Soltau
Type
City
Part of
Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
21,945
Coordinates
52.98537, 9.83983
Time zone
UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
132.3° (south-east)
Distance to Makkah
4,338 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Soltau

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Soltau is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:28 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:48 PM for the majority, 7:04 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.

Good to know: 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.

Prayer times near Soltau

Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Soltau

Do prayer times in Soltau differ from Berlin?

Yes. Soltau is 246 km from Berlin, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Soltau is called roughly 14 minutes later than in Berlin.

When is Maghrib in Soltau?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:06 PM on 21 December and 9:50 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

What is the Qibla direction in Soltau?

The Qibla in Soltau is 132.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,338 km away.

How long is the fast in Soltau during Ramadan?

Roughly 11 h 24 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

When is Fajr in Soltau?

Fajr in Soltau changes with the seasons: about 2:47 AM on 21 June and about 6:22 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

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