Regional capital · Qeqertalik
Prayer times in Aasiaat
This page shows today’s prayer times in Aasiaat, Qeqertalik, calculated 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 commonly used in Greenland.
Prayer times in Aasiaat today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Aasiaat
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Aasiaat
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Aasiaat on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:33 AM, the longest day lasts 24 h, against only 0 h on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:35 PM and 2:33 AM, while Dhuhr stays between 1:29 PM and 2:33 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Aasiaat and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:01 AM | 7:32 AM | 1:39 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:48 PM | 11:08 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:33 AM | 2:33 AM | 2:33 PM | 7:41 PM | 2:33 AM | 2:33 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:44 AM | 8:15 AM | 2:24 PM | 5:11 PM | 8:30 PM | 11:50 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 8:12 AM | 1:29 PM | 1:29 PM | 1:51 PM | 1:30 PM | 6:35 PM |
Aasiaat lies 506 km north of Nuuk, so Dhuhr in Aasiaat comes about 5 minutes later than in Nuuk. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Aasiaat.
Finding the Qibla from Aasiaat
From Aasiaat you face towards the east, at an angle of 79.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 7,902 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Aasiaat 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 Aasiaat
Ramadan in Aasiaat: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:51 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:07 PM, roughly 10 h 06 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 14 h 07 min, longer by 241 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Aasiaat
Aasiaat is located at 68.7087° N, 52.8637° W, in Qeqertalik, in Greenland. Nearby places include Ilulissat (91 km), Sisimiut (200 km), and Nuuk (506 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Aasiaat
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Qeqertalik, Greenland
- Population
- 3,005
- Coordinates
- 68.70869, -52.86366
- Time zone
- UTC−2, UTC−1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 79.4° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,902 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Aasiaat
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Aasiaat comes about 90 minutes later around the summer solstice (9:11 PM instead of 7:41 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:39 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Aasiaat and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Aasiaat
Do prayer times in Aasiaat differ from Nuuk?
Yes. Aasiaat is 506 km from Nuuk, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Aasiaat is called about 5 minutes later than in Nuuk.
When is Fajr in Aasiaat?
Fajr in Aasiaat depends on the season: about 2:33 AM on 21 June and about 8:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Aasiaat?
The Qibla in Aasiaat is 79.4° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,902 km away.
How long is the fast in Aasiaat during Ramadan?
Roughly 10 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 14 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Aasiaat?
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.