City · Central Macedonia
Prayer times in Oraiokastro
This page shows today’s prayer times in Oraiokastro, Central Macedonia, worked out 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 Greece.
Today’s prayer times in Oraiokastro
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Oraiokastro
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Oraiokastro
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Oraiokastro on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:51 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 06 min, against only 9 h 15 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:37 PM and 11:00 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:26 PM and 1:30 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Oraiokastro and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:40 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:51 AM | 5:57 AM | 1:30 PM | 5:30 PM | 9:03 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:44 AM | 7:16 AM | 1:21 PM | 4:46 PM | 7:25 PM | 8:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:10 AM | 7:49 AM | 12:26 PM | 2:46 PM | 5:04 PM | 6:37 PM |
Compared with Athens, Dhuhr in Oraiokastro is called roughly 3 minutes later than in Athens, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 12 minutes later than in the capital. Oraiokastro is 313 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Oraiokastro and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Oraiokastro is at 138.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,673 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 138.3°.
Fasting hours in Oraiokastro during Ramadan
Ramadan in Oraiokastro: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:49 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:54 PM, about 11 h 56 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 73 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Oraiokastro
Oraiokastro lies at 40.7308° N, 22.9172° E, in Central Macedonia, in Greece. The nearest administrative centre is Évosmos, 7 km away. Nearby places include Efkarpia (6 km), Évosmos (7 km), and Stavroupoli (7 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Oraiokastro
- Local name
- Oraiókastro
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Central Macedonia, Greece
- Population
- 20,852
- Coordinates
- 40.73083, 22.91722
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 138.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,673 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Oraiokastro
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Oraiokastro comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:44 PM instead of 5:30 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:36 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes 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 Oraiokastro
- Efkarpia6 km · south-east
- Évosmos7 km · south
- Stavroupoli7 km · south
- Sykies9 km · south
- Thessaloniki10 km · south
- Lagkadás13 km · east
- Pylaia16 km · south
- Kalamaria17 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Oraiokastro
How long is the fast in Oraiokastro during Ramadan?
About 11 h 56 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Oraiokastro differ from Athens?
Yes. Oraiokastro is 313 km from Athens, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Oraiokastro is called roughly 3 minutes later than in Athens.
When is Maghrib in Oraiokastro?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:04 PM on 21 December and 9:03 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Oraiokastro?
The Qibla in Oraiokastro is 138.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,673 km away.
What time is Fajr in Oraiokastro?
Fajr in Oraiokastro changes with the seasons: about 3:51 AM on 21 June and about 6:10 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.