Regional capital · East
Prayer times in Egilsstaðir
Muslims living in Egilsstaðir can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Egilsstaðir is a regional capital in Iceland, in East, with about 2,572 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Egilsstaðir
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Egilsstaðir
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Egilsstaðir change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Egilsstaðir on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 1:18 AM, the longest day lasts 22 h 26 min, compared with only 3 h 24 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:14 PM and 12:39 AM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:50 PM and 1:05 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Egilsstaðir and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 3:58 AM | 6:59 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:01 PM | 7:13 PM | 10:02 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 1:18 AM | 1:47 AM | 12:59 PM | 5:56 PM | 12:12 AM | 12:39 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 3:40 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:50 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:56 PM | 9:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:27 AM | 11:14 AM | 12:56 PM | 1:07 PM | 2:37 PM | 6:14 PM |
Compared with Reykjavik, Dhuhr in Egilsstaðir comes about 30 minutes earlier than in Reykjavik, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 9 minutes later than in the capital. Egilsstaðir is 378 km from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Egilsstaðir and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Egilsstaðir: 114.3° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 6,225 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Egilsstaðir remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Egilsstaðir
Ramadan in Egilsstaðir: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:20 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:01 PM, about 10 h 31 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 48 min, longer by 197 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Egilsstaðir is located
The coordinates of Egilsstaðir are 65.2669° N and 14.3949° W. The closest places on our site are Akureyri (177 km), Sauðarkrokur (248 km), and Selfoss (348 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across East.
- Name
- Egilsstaðir
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- East, Iceland
- Population
- 2,572
- Coordinates
- 65.26687, -14.39485
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 114.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,225 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Egilsstaðir
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Egilsstaðir takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:05 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 85 minutes around 21 June: 5:56 PM for the majority, 7:20 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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 Egilsstaðir (UTC), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Egilsstaðir
- Akureyri177 km · west
- Sauðarkrokur248 km · west
- Selfoss348 km · west
- Borgarnes364 km · west
- Reykjavik378 km · west
- Kopavogur379 km · west
- Hafnarfjordur383 km · west
- Isafjordur410 km · west
Prayer times in Egilsstaðir: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Egilsstaðir?
The Qibla in Egilsstaðir is 114.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,225 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Egilsstaðir?
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 Egilsstaðir?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 2:37 PM on 21 December and 12:12 AM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Egilsstaðir differ from Reykjavik?
Yes. Egilsstaðir is 378 km from Reykjavik, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Egilsstaðir comes roughly 30 minutes earlier than in Reykjavik.
How long is the fast in Egilsstaðir during Ramadan?
About 10 h 31 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 48 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.