Regional capital · Kujalleq
Prayer times in Qaqortoq
Muslims living in Qaqortoq can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Qaqortoq is a regional capital in Greenland, in Kujalleq, with about 3,224 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Qaqortoq today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Qaqortoq
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Qaqortoq change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Qaqortoq on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:04 AM, the longest day lasts 19 h 09 min, against only 5 h 38 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:34 PM and 1:03 AM, while Dhuhr moves between 1:02 PM and 2:06 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Qaqortoq and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:37 AM | 7:06 AM | 1:12 PM | 4:16 PM | 7:18 PM | 9:38 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:04 AM | 4:31 AM | 2:06 PM | 6:50 PM | 11:41 PM | 1:03 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:20 AM | 7:50 AM | 1:57 PM | 5:01 PM | 8:02 PM | 10:21 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:21 AM | 10:13 AM | 1:02 PM | 1:49 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:34 PM |
Compared with Nuuk, Dhuhr in Qaqortoq is called about 23 minutes earlier than in Nuuk, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 83 minutes earlier than in the capital. Qaqortoq is 483 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Qaqortoq and distance to Makkah
In Qaqortoq you pray towards the east, at an angle of 82.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 7,720 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Qaqortoq 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 Qaqortoq
For those fasting in Qaqortoq, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:33 PM and imsak at 6:28 AM on the first day, 10 h 55 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:50 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 34 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Greenland.
Where Qaqortoq is located
Qaqortoq is located at 60.7184° N, 46.0356° W, in Kujalleq, in Greenland. Close by you will find Nuuk (483 km), Sisimiut (785 km), and Aasiaat (944 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Qaqortoq
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Kujalleq, Greenland
- Population
- 3,224
- Coordinates
- 60.71839, -46.03561
- Time zone
- UTC−2, UTC−1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 82.6° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,720 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Qaqortoq
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Qaqortoq comes about 80 minutes later around the summer solstice (8:09 PM instead of 6:50 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:12 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Qaqortoq, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Qaqortoq
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Qaqortoq
Do prayer times in Qaqortoq differ from Nuuk?
Yes. Qaqortoq is 483 km from Nuuk, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Qaqortoq is called roughly 23 minutes earlier than in Nuuk.
When is Maghrib in Qaqortoq?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:51 PM on 21 December and 11:41 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Qaqortoq?
Fajr in Qaqortoq changes with the seasons: about 3:04 AM on 21 June and about 7:21 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Qaqortoq during Ramadan?
Roughly 10 h 55 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 34 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Qaqortoq?
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.