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Prayer times in Zeitz
This page shows today’s prayer times in Zeitz, Saxony-Anhalt, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Germany.
Salah times in Zeitz today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Zeitz
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Zeitz
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Zeitz on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:43 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 33 min, against only 7 h 54 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:03 PM and 11:36 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:09 PM and 1:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Zeitz and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:23 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:24 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:43 AM | 4:57 AM | 1:13 PM | 5:35 PM | 9:30 PM | 11:36 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:59 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:09 AM | 8:12 AM | 12:09 PM | 1:50 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:03 PM |
Zeitz is located 186 km south-west of Berlin, so Dhuhr in Zeitz is called roughly 5 minutes later than in Berlin. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Zeitz.
Finding the Qibla from Zeitz
Qibla from Zeitz: 133.6° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,076 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Zeitz is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Zeitz during Ramadan
Ramadan in Zeitz: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:35 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:14 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).
About Zeitz
Zeitz is located at 51.0496° N, 12.1369° E, in Saxony-Anhalt, in Germany. The nearest administrative centre is Gera, 19 km away. Nearby places include Gera (19 km), Weißenfels (21 km), and Altenburg (22 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Zeitz
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
- Population
- 28,328
- Coordinates
- 51.04962, 12.13690
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 133.6° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,076 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Zeitz
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Zeitz takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:19 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:35 PM for the majority, 6:50 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen 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 the mosque.
Prayer times near Zeitz
- Gera19 km · south
- Weißenfels21 km · north-west
- Altenburg22 km · east
- Naumburg25 km · north-west
- Borna26 km · east
- Markkleeberg30 km · north-east
- Crimmitschau31 km · south-east
- Meerane32 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zeitz
Which calculation method is used for Zeitz?
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.
When is Fajr in Zeitz?
Fajr in Zeitz changes with the seasons: about 2:43 AM on 21 June and about 6:09 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Zeitz?
The Qibla in Zeitz is 133.6° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,076 km away.
How long is the fast in Zeitz 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.
Do prayer times in Zeitz differ from Berlin?
Yes. Zeitz is 186 km from Berlin, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Zeitz comes about 5 minutes later than in Berlin.