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Prayer times in Leipzig
Looking for the adhan times in Leipzig? 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 Leipzig, Saxony. Every figure is computed for 51.3396° N, 12.3713° E, so the times reflect Leipzig itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Leipzig today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Leipzig
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Leipzig change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Leipzig move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:41 AM on 21 June and 6:09 AM on 21 December, a shift of 3 h 28 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:04 PM and 9:31 PM. Daylight reaches 16 h 37 min in the summer solstice and drops to 7 h 52 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:21 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:23 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:41 AM | 4:54 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:35 PM | 9:31 PM | 11:36 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:09 AM | 8:13 AM | 12:08 PM | 1:48 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:01 PM |
Leipzig lies 150 km south-west of Berlin, so Dhuhr in Leipzig comes roughly 4 minutes later than in Berlin. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Leipzig.
Qibla in Leipzig and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Leipzig: 134.2° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,086 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Leipzig is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Leipzig during Ramadan
For those fasting in Leipzig, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:13 PM and imsak at 5:34 AM on the first day, 11 h 29 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:04 PM for a fast of 13 h 16 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Germany.
Where Leipzig is located
Leipzig lies at 51.3396° N, 12.3713° E, in Saxony, in Germany. The nearest administrative centre is Borna, 25 km away. Nearby places include Markkleeberg (7 km), Schkeuditz (12 km), and Delitzsch (21 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Leipzig
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Saxony, Germany
- Population
- 504,971
- Coordinates
- 51.33962, 12.37129
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 134.2° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,086 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Leipzig
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Leipzig takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:18 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:35 PM for the majority, 6:49 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Leipzig and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Leipzig
- Markkleeberg7 km · south
- Schkeuditz12 km · north-west
- Delitzsch21 km · north
- Eilenburg23 km · north-east
- Borna25 km · south
- Wurzen26 km · east
- Merseburg27 km · west
- Grimma27 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Leipzig
How long is the fast in Leipzig during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 29 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Leipzig?
The Qibla in Leipzig is 134.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,086 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Leipzig?
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 Leipzig differ from Berlin?
Yes. Leipzig is 150 km from Berlin, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Leipzig comes roughly 4 minutes later than in Berlin.
When is Fajr in Leipzig?
Fajr in Leipzig depends on the season: about 2:41 AM on 21 June and about 6:09 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.