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Prayer times in North Rhine-Westphalia

This page gives today’s prayer times in North Rhine-Westphalia, a region of Germany, together with links to the 268 cities and towns of North Rhine-Westphalia that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Düsseldorf; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.

Namaz times in North Rhine-Westphalia today

  

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

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

The times in this card are calculated for Düsseldorf, the main city of North Rhine-Westphalia. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Prayer times change every day because the sun’s path changes, so there is no fixed timetable for North Rhine-Westphalia. We use the Muslim World League method (Fajr 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon) and the local time zone (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer). The countdown at the top shows how long is left until the next prayer, based on the clock of your device.

Prayer calendar for North Rhine-Westphalia

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Prayer times in North Rhine-Westphalia by season

The table below gives the estimated prayer times in North Rhine-Westphalia on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:04 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 35 min, against only 7 h 53 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:24 PM and 11:58 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:31 PM and 1:35 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of North Rhine-Westphalia and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in North Rhine-Westphalia (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox4:44 AM6:36 AM12:40 PM3:58 PM6:45 PM8:31 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice3:04 AM5:17 AM1:35 PM5:57 PM9:52 PM11:58 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox5:27 AM7:20 AM1:25 PM4:43 PM7:30 PM9:16 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice6:31 AM8:34 AM12:31 PM2:11 PM4:27 PM6:24 PM

North Rhine-Westphalia is located 477 km west of Berlin, so Dhuhr in North Rhine-Westphalia is called roughly 27 minutes later than in Berlin. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Qibla direction in North Rhine-Westphalia

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The Qibla in North Rhine-Westphalia is at 126.8° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,374 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 126.8°.

Ramadan timetable for North Rhine-Westphalia

Ramadan in North Rhine-Westphalia: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:57 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:35 PM, roughly 11 h 29 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 16 min, longer by 107 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).

Where North Rhine-Westphalia is located

North Rhine-Westphalia is one of the regions of Germany. Its main city, Düsseldorf, lies at 51.2232° N, 6.7793° E. The region has 268 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.

Name
North Rhine-Westphalia
Type
Region
Part of
Germany
Coordinates
51.22319, 6.77927
Time zone
UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
126.8° (south-east)
Distance to Makkah
4,374 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in North Rhine-Westphalia

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in North Rhine-Westphalia is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:40 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:57 PM for the majority, 7:12 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.

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 North Rhine-Westphalia (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.

Cities and towns in North Rhine-Westphalia

Prayer times near North Rhine-Westphalia

Frequently asked questions about prayer times in North Rhine-Westphalia

What is the Qibla direction in North Rhine-Westphalia?

The Qibla in North Rhine-Westphalia is 126.8° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,374 km away.

What time is Fajr in North Rhine-Westphalia?

Fajr in North Rhine-Westphalia changes with the seasons: about 3:04 AM on 21 June and about 6:31 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

Do prayer times in North Rhine-Westphalia differ from Berlin?

Yes. North Rhine-Westphalia is 477 km from Berlin, towards the west, and Dhuhr in North Rhine-Westphalia is called about 27 minutes later than in Berlin.

Which calculation method is used for North Rhine-Westphalia?

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 North Rhine-Westphalia during Ramadan?

About 11 h 29 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

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