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Prayer times in Goch
This page shows today’s prayer times in Goch, North Rhine-Westphalia, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Germany.
Salah times in Goch today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Goch
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Goch change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Goch on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:05 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 40 min, against only 7 h 48 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:26 PM and 12:02 AM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:33 PM and 1:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Goch and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:45 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:05 AM | 5:17 AM | 1:37 PM | 6:00 PM | 9:57 PM | 12:02 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:28 AM | 7:22 AM | 1:28 PM | 4:45 PM | 7:32 PM | 9:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:34 AM | 8:39 AM | 12:33 PM | 2:11 PM | 4:27 PM | 6:26 PM |
Compared with Berlin, Dhuhr in Goch comes roughly 29 minutes later than in Berlin, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 24 minutes later than in the capital. Goch is 504 km from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Goch and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Goch: 126.5° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,439 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Goch remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Goch
For those fasting in Goch, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:37 PM and imsak at 5:59 AM on the first day, 11 h 28 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:29 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.
About Goch
The coordinates of Goch are 51.6787° N and 6.1590° E. The closest places on our site are Kleve (12 km), Kevelaer (12 km), and Kapellen (19 km). Kleve, the nearest administrative centre, is 12 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across North Rhine-Westphalia.
- Name
- Goch
- Type
- City
- Part of
- North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Population
- 33,706
- Coordinates
- 51.67873, 6.15895
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 126.5° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,439 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Goch
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Goch comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:15 PM instead of 6:00 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:43 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly 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 Goch (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), whatever your location.
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Prayer times in Goch: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Goch differ from Berlin?
Yes. Goch is 504 km from Berlin, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Goch is called roughly 29 minutes later than in Berlin.
What time is Fajr in Goch?
Fajr in Goch depends on the season: about 3:05 AM on 21 June and about 6:34 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Goch?
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 Goch?
The Qibla in Goch is 126.5° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,439 km away.
When is Maghrib in Goch?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:27 PM on 21 December and 9:57 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.