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Prayer times in Dortmund
Looking for the prayer times in Dortmund? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. Every figure is computed for 51.5149° N, 7.4660° E, so the times reflect Dortmund itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Dortmund today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Dortmund prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Dortmund
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Dortmund on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:00 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 38 min, compared with only 7 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:21 PM and 11:56 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:28 PM and 1:32 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Dortmund and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:40 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:43 PM | 8:29 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:00 AM | 5:13 AM | 1:32 PM | 5:55 PM | 9:51 PM | 11:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:23 AM | 7:17 AM | 1:23 PM | 4:40 PM | 7:27 PM | 9:14 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:29 AM | 8:33 AM | 12:28 PM | 2:07 PM | 4:23 PM | 6:21 PM |
Dortmund lies 422 km west of Berlin, so Dhuhr in Dortmund comes roughly 24 minutes later than in Berlin. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Dortmund.
Finding the Qibla from Dortmund
In Dortmund you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 127.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,356 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Dortmund and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Dortmund
For those fasting in Dortmund, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:32 PM and imsak at 5:54 AM on the first day, 11 h 28 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:24 PM for a fast of 13 h 17 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Germany.
Where Dortmund is located
Dortmund is located at 51.5149° N, 7.4660° E, in North Rhine-Westphalia, in Germany. The nearest administrative centre is Schwerte, 11 km away. Nearby places include Dorstfeld (4 km), Brackel (6 km), and Lütgendortmund (8 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Dortmund
- Type
- City
- Part of
- North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Population
- 588,462
- Coordinates
- 51.51494, 7.46600
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 127.9° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,356 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Dortmund
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Dortmund comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:09 PM instead of 5:55 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:38 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: 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 your mosque.
Prayer times near Dortmund
- Dorstfeld4 km · west
- Brackel6 km · east
- Lütgendortmund8 km · west
- Schwerte11 km · south-east
- Wickede11 km · east
- Witten11 km · south-west
- Castrop-Rauxel12 km · north-west
- Holzwickede12 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Dortmund
How long is the fast in Dortmund during Ramadan?
About 11 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Dortmund?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:23 PM on 21 December and 9:51 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Dortmund?
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 Dortmund?
The Qibla in Dortmund is 127.9° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,356 km away.
When is Fajr in Dortmund?
Fajr in Dortmund changes with the seasons: about 3:00 AM on 21 June and about 6:29 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.