Region · Greece
Prayer times in Crete
Salah times in Crete (Greece): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Crete has 3 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Crete today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Crete
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Crete by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Crete on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:17 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 33 min, against only 9 h 46 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:37 PM and 10:18 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:17 PM and 1:21 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Crete and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:17 AM | 6:05 AM | 1:21 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:38 PM | 10:18 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:43 AM | 7:08 AM | 1:12 PM | 4:39 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:35 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:53 AM | 7:24 AM | 12:17 PM | 2:53 PM | 5:11 PM | 6:37 PM |
Crete is located 321 km south-east of Athens, so Dhuhr in Crete is called roughly 6 minutes earlier than in Athens. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Crete.
Qibla direction in Crete
The Qibla in Crete is at 133.3° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,105 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 133.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Crete
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Crete is at about 5:37 AM and iftar at 5:54 PM, for a fast of 12 h 07 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:05 AM and iftar to 6:22 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Crete
Crete is one of the regions of Greece. Its main city, Heraklion, lies at 35.3279° N, 25.1434° E. The region has 3 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Crete
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Greece
- Coordinates
- 35.32787, 25.14341
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 133.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,105 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Crete
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Crete comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:25 PM instead of 5:09 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:27 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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.
Salah times across Crete
- Prayer times in Heraklion137,154
- Chania53,910
- Salah times Rethymno32,468
Prayer times near Crete
- South Aegean236 km · north
- Attica321 km · north-west
- Peloponnese346 km · north-west
- North Aegean438 km · north
- West Greece444 km · north-west
- Central Greece464 km · north-west
Prayer times in Crete: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Crete?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:11 PM on 21 December and 8:38 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Crete?
Fajr in Crete changes with the seasons: about 4:17 AM on 21 June and about 5:53 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Crete differ from Athens?
Yes. Crete is 321 km from Athens, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Crete comes about 6 minutes earlier than in Athens.
Which calculation method is used for Crete?
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.
How long is the fast in Crete during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.