City · North Rhine-Westphalia
Prayer times in Rahden
This page shows today’s prayer times in Rahden, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Germany.
Today’s prayer times in Rahden
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Rahden prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Rahden change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Rahden on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:53 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 49 min, against only 7 h 40 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:14 PM and 11:54 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:23 PM and 1:27 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rahden and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:33 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:38 PM | 8:27 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:53 AM | 5:03 AM | 1:27 PM | 5:52 PM | 9:52 PM | 11:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:16 AM | 7:13 AM | 1:18 PM | 4:34 PM | 7:22 PM | 9:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:26 AM | 8:33 AM | 12:23 PM | 1:58 PM | 4:14 PM | 6:14 PM |
Compared with Berlin, Dhuhr in Rahden is called roughly 19 minutes later than in Berlin, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 19 minutes later than in the capital. Rahden is 325 km from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Rahden
The Qibla in Rahden is at 130.2° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,359 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 130.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Rahden
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Rahden is around 5:49 AM and iftar at 5:25 PM, for a fast of 11 h 25 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:51 AM and iftar to 6:19 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 18 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Rahden on the map
Rahden lies at 52.4343° N, 8.6127° E, in North Rhine-Westphalia, in Germany. The nearest administrative centre is Espelkamp, 6 km away. Close by you will find Espelkamp (6 km), Lübbecke (14 km), and Hille (15 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Rahden
- Type
- City
- Part of
- North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Population
- 16,140
- Coordinates
- 52.43425, 8.61266
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 130.2° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,359 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Rahden
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Rahden is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:33 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:52 PM for the majority, 7:07 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Rahden, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Rahden
- Espelkamp6 km · south
- Lübbecke14 km · south
- Hille15 km · south-east
- Bad Essen23 km · south-west
- Petershagen25 km · east
- Diepholz25 km · north-west
- Minden26 km · south-east
- Kirchlengern26 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Rahden
What is the Qibla direction in Rahden?
The Qibla in Rahden is 130.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,359 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Rahden?
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 Rahden differ from Berlin?
Yes. Rahden is 325 km from Berlin, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Rahden comes roughly 19 minutes later than in Berlin.
How long is the fast in Rahden during Ramadan?
About 11 h 25 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Rahden?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:14 PM on 21 December and 9:52 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.