Region · Greenland
Prayer times in Avannaata
This page gives today’s prayer times in Avannaata, a region of Greenland, together with links to the 1 cities and towns of Avannaata that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Ilulissat; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Salah times in Avannaata today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Avannaata
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Avannaata
Prayer times in Avannaata change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 2:26 AM and Maghrib at 2:26 AM, for a day of 24 h. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 8:07 AM and Maghrib to 1:23 PM, and the day lasts only 0 h. The difference 24 h between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 3:54 AM | 7:24 AM | 1:32 PM | 4:18 PM | 7:41 PM | 11:01 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:26 AM | 2:26 AM | 2:26 PM | 7:36 PM | 2:26 AM | 2:26 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:37 AM | 8:08 AM | 2:17 PM | 5:02 PM | 8:23 PM | 11:43 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 8:07 AM | 1:22 PM | 1:22 PM | 1:49 PM | 1:23 PM | 6:26 PM |
Compared with Nuuk, Dhuhr in Avannaata comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Nuuk, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 82 minutes later than in the capital. Avannaata is 561 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Avannaata
Qibla from Avannaata: 81.2° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 7,823 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Avannaata is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Avannaata during Ramadan
Ramadan in Avannaata: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:44 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 4:54 PM, roughly 10 h 01 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 14 h 10 min, longer by 249 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Avannaata on the map
Avannaata is one of the regions of Greenland. Its main city, Ilulissat, is at 69.2198° N, 51.0986° W. The region has 1 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
- Avannaata
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Greenland
- Coordinates
- 69.21981, -51.09861
- Time zone
- UTC−2, UTC−1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 81.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,823 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Avannaata
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Avannaata comes roughly 91 minutes later around the summer solstice (9:07 PM instead of 7:36 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:32 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly 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 Avannaata (UTC−2, UTC−1 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times in the cities of Avannaata
Prayer times near Avannaata
- Qeqertalik91 km · south-west
- Qeqqata275 km · south-west
- Sermersooq561 km · south
- Kujalleq974 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Avannaata
Which calculation method is used for Avannaata?
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 Avannaata during Ramadan?
Roughly 10 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 14 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Avannaata?
The Qibla in Avannaata is 81.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,823 km away.
What time is Fajr in Avannaata?
Fajr in Avannaata changes with the seasons: about 2:26 AM on 21 June and about 8:07 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Avannaata differ from Nuuk?
Yes. Avannaata is 561 km from Nuuk, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Avannaata is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Nuuk.