Regional capital · Central Macedonia
Prayer times in Thessaloniki
Residents of and visitors to Thessaloniki can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Thessaloniki is a regional capital in Greece, in Central Macedonia, with about 317,778 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Thessaloniki today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Thessaloniki prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Thessaloniki change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Thessaloniki on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:51 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 05 min, against only 9 h 16 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 Thessaloniki 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 | 5:45 AM | 7:16 AM | 1:21 PM | 4:46 PM | 7:24 PM | 8:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:10 AM | 7:48 AM | 12:26 PM | 2:46 PM | 5:04 PM | 6:37 PM |
Thessaloniki is located 303 km north of Athens, so Dhuhr in Thessaloniki comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Athens. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Thessaloniki.
Qibla in Thessaloniki and distance to Makkah
In Thessaloniki you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 138.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,665 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Thessaloniki and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Thessaloniki
Ramadan in Thessaloniki: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:48 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; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is located at 40.6407° N, 22.9349° E, in Central Macedonia, in Greece. Nearby places include Sykies (2 km), Stavroupoli (3 km), and Évosmos (4 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Thessaloniki
- Local name
- Thessaloníki
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Central Macedonia, Greece
- Population
- 317,778
- Coordinates
- 40.64072, 22.93493
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 138.2° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,665 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Thessaloniki
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Thessaloniki comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:44 PM instead of 5:30 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:36 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Thessaloniki (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Thessaloniki
- Sykies2 km · north-east
- Stavroupoli3 km · north
- Évosmos4 km · north-west
- Efkarpia5 km · north
- Pylaia6 km · south-east
- Kalamaria7 km · south
- Panórama10 km · south-east
- Oraiokastro10 km · north
Prayer times in Thessaloniki: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki differ from Athens?
Yes. Thessaloniki is 303 km from Athens, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Thessaloniki is called roughly 3 minutes later than in Athens.
What is the Qibla direction in Thessaloniki?
The Qibla in Thessaloniki is 138.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,665 km away.
What time is Fajr in Thessaloniki?
Fajr in Thessaloniki depends on the season: 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.
When is Maghrib in Thessaloniki?
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.