City · Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Prayer times in Rostock
Residents of and visitors to Rostock can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Rostock is a city in Germany, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, with about 198,293 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Rostock
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Rostock
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Rostock by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Rostock on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:35 AM, the longest day lasts 17 h 10 min, against only 7 h 21 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:57 PM and 11:44 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:09 PM and 1:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rostock and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:14 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:24 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:35 AM | 4:38 AM | 1:13 PM | 5:42 PM | 9:48 PM | 11:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:18 PM | 7:08 PM | 9:02 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:15 AM | 8:29 AM | 12:09 PM | 1:36 PM | 3:50 PM | 5:57 PM |
Compared with Berlin, Dhuhr in Rostock is called roughly 5 minutes later than in Berlin, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 15 minutes later than in the capital. Rostock is 193 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Rostock
The Qibla in Rostock is at 136.4° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,315 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 136.4°.
Fasting hours in Rostock during Ramadan
Ramadan in Rostock: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:36 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:06 PM, roughly 11 h 20 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 20 min, longer by 120 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Rostock on the map
Rostock is located at 54.0887° N, 12.1405° E, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, in Germany. The nearest administrative centre is Güstrow, 32 km away. Close by you will find Ribnitz-Damgarten (27 km), Güstrow (32 km), and Wismar (50 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Rostock
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
- Population
- 198,293
- Coordinates
- 54.08870, 12.14049
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 136.4° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,315 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Rostock
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Rostock comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:57 PM instead of 5:42 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:19 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Rostock (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Rostock
- Ribnitz-Damgarten27 km · north-east
- Güstrow32 km · south
- Wismar50 km · south-west
- Stralsund66 km · east
- Schwerin70 km · south-west
- Waren73 km · south-east
- Parchim76 km · south
- Greifswald82 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Rostock
Which calculation method is used for Rostock?
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.
Do prayer times in Rostock differ from Berlin?
Yes. Rostock is 193 km from Berlin, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Rostock comes roughly 5 minutes later than in Berlin.
How long is the fast in Rostock during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 20 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Rostock?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:50 PM on 21 December and 9:48 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Rostock?
Fajr in Rostock depends on the season: about 2:35 AM on 21 June and about 6:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.