City · Komárom-Esztergom
Prayer times in Esztergom
This page shows today’s salah times in Esztergom, Komárom-Esztergom, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Hungary.
Namaz times in Esztergom today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Esztergom prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Esztergom by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Esztergom move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:23 AM on 21 June and 5:37 AM on 21 December, a difference of 3 h 15 min, while Maghrib moves between 3:55 PM and 8:47 PM. Daylight peaks at 16 h 01 min around the summer solstice and drops to 8 h 24 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:04 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:23 AM | 4:46 AM | 12:47 PM | 5:02 PM | 8:47 PM | 11:03 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:48 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:42 PM | 8:20 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:37 AM | 7:31 AM | 11:43 AM | 1:38 PM | 3:55 PM | 5:42 PM |
Esztergom is located 40 km north-west of Budapest, so Dhuhr in Esztergom is called about 1 minute later than in Budapest. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Esztergom.
Qibla direction in Esztergom
From Esztergom you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 139.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,485 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Esztergom and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Esztergom during Ramadan
For those fasting in Esztergom, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 4:56 PM and imsak at 5:08 AM on the first day, 11 h 38 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:41 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 13 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Hungary.
About Esztergom
Esztergom is located at 47.7928° N, 18.7415° E, in Komárom-Esztergom, in Hungary. The nearest administrative centre is Szentendre, 29 km away. Close by you will find Szentendre (29 km), Vác (30 km), and Göd (32 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Esztergom
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Komárom-Esztergom, Hungary
- Population
- 28,785
- Coordinates
- 47.79280, 18.74148
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 139.9° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,485 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Esztergom
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Esztergom takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:53 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:02 PM for the majority, 6:16 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Esztergom (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Esztergom
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Esztergom
When is Fajr in Esztergom?
Fajr in Esztergom changes with the seasons: about 2:23 AM on 21 June and about 5:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Esztergom?
The Qibla in Esztergom is 139.9° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,485 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Esztergom?
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 Maghrib in Esztergom?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:55 PM on 21 December and 8:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Esztergom during Ramadan?
About 11 h 38 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.