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Prayer times in Ptolemaida
Looking for the adhan times in Ptolemaida? Below 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 Ptolemaida, West Macedonia. Every figure is computed for 40.5147° N, 21.6786° E, so the times reflect Ptolemaida itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Ptolemaida today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ptolemaida
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ptolemaida change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ptolemaida on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:57 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 04 min, against only 9 h 17 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:42 PM and 11:04 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:31 PM and 1:35 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ptolemaida and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:57 AM | 6:03 AM | 1:35 PM | 5:35 PM | 9:07 PM | 11:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:50 AM | 7:21 AM | 1:26 PM | 4:51 PM | 7:29 PM | 8:56 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:14 AM | 7:53 AM | 12:31 PM | 2:52 PM | 5:09 PM | 6:42 PM |
Ptolemaida lies 332 km north-west of Athens, so Dhuhr in Ptolemaida comes roughly 8 minutes later 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 is not accurate in Ptolemaida.
Qibla direction in Ptolemaida
The Qibla in Ptolemaida is at 135.7° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,727 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 135.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Ptolemaida
Ramadan in Ptolemaida: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:53 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:59 PM, about 11 h 56 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 72 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Ptolemaida is located
Ptolemaida lies at 40.5147° N, 21.6786° E, in West Macedonia, in Greece. The nearest administrative centre is Kozani, 26 km away. Nearby places include Kozani (26 km), Náousa (35 km), and Florina (37 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
- Ptolemaida
- Local name
- Ptolemaḯda
- Type
- City
- Part of
- West Macedonia, Greece
- Population
- 30,045
- Coordinates
- 40.51472, 21.67861
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 135.7° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,727 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ptolemaida
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ptolemaida comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:49 PM instead of 5:35 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:41 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 depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Ptolemaida (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Ptolemaida
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ptolemaida
Which calculation method is used for Ptolemaida?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Ptolemaida?
The Qibla in Ptolemaida is 135.7° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,727 km away.
Do prayer times in Ptolemaida differ from Athens?
Yes. Ptolemaida is 332 km from Athens, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Ptolemaida is called about 8 minutes later than in Athens.
When is Maghrib in Ptolemaida?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:09 PM on 21 December and 9:07 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Ptolemaida during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 56 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.