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Prayer times in Chania
This page shows today’s prayer times in Chania, Crete, 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.
Adhan times in Chania today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Chania prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Chania by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Chania on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:20 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 34 min, compared with only 9 h 45 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:41 PM and 10:24 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:22 PM and 1:26 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Chania and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:20 AM | 6:09 AM | 1:26 PM | 5:14 PM | 8:42 PM | 10:24 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:47 AM | 7:12 AM | 1:16 PM | 4:43 PM | 7:20 PM | 8:40 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:58 AM | 7:29 AM | 12:22 PM | 2:57 PM | 5:15 PM | 6:41 PM |
Chania is located 276 km south of Athens, so Dhuhr in Chania comes about 1 minute earlier than in Athens. The gap is due to 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 Chania.
Qibla in Chania and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Chania is at 131.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,194 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 131.3°.
Fasting hours in Chania during Ramadan
Ramadan in Chania: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:42 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:59 PM, roughly 12 h 07 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 60 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Chania on the map
Chania lies at 35.5112° N, 24.0292° E, in Crete, in Greece. The nearest administrative centre is Rethymno, 44 km away. Close by you will find Rethymno (44 km), Heraklion (103 km), and Sparti (225 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Chania
- Local name
- Chaniá
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Crete, Greece
- Population
- 53,910
- Coordinates
- 35.51124, 24.02921
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 131.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,194 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Chania
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Chania takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:31 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:14 PM for the majority, 6:30 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Chania, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Chania
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chania
Which calculation method is used for Chania?
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 Chania?
Fajr in Chania changes with the seasons: about 4:20 AM on 21 June and about 5:58 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Chania?
The Qibla in Chania is 131.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,194 km away.
Do prayer times in Chania differ from Athens?
Yes. Chania is 276 km from Athens, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Chania comes about 1 minute earlier than in Athens.
When is Maghrib in Chania?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:15 PM on 21 December and 8:42 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.