Regional capital · Northeast
Prayer times in Akureyri
Residents of and visitors to Akureyri can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Akureyri is a regional capital in Iceland, in Northeast, with about 19,219 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Akureyri today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Akureyri prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Akureyri by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Akureyri on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 1:20 AM, the longest day lasts 23 h 29 min, against only 3 h 04 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:28 PM and 1:08 AM, while Dhuhr moves between 1:05 PM and 1:20 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Akureyri and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:09 AM | 7:14 AM | 1:20 PM | 4:14 PM | 7:28 PM | 10:20 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 1:20 AM | 1:29 AM | 1:14 PM | 6:12 PM | 12:59 AM | 1:08 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 3:50 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:05 PM | 3:59 PM | 7:11 PM | 10:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:43 AM | 11:38 AM | 1:10 PM | 1:18 PM | 2:42 PM | 6:28 PM |
Compared with Reykjavik, Dhuhr in Akureyri is called about 15 minutes earlier than in Reykjavik, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 55 minutes later than in the capital. Akureyri is 249 km from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Akureyri and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Akureyri: 110.8° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 6,400 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Akureyri remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Akureyri
For those fasting in Akureyri, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:13 PM and imsak at 6:35 AM on the first day, 10 h 28 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:52 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 50 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Iceland.
About Akureyri
Akureyri lies at 65.6835° N, 18.0878° W, in Northeast, in Iceland. Close by you will find Sauðarkrokur (71 km), Egilsstaðir (177 km), and Borgarnes (220 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Akureyri
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Northeast, Iceland
- Population
- 19,219
- Coordinates
- 65.68353, -18.08780
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 110.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,400 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Akureyri
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Akureyri comes roughly 85 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:37 PM instead of 6:12 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:20 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. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Akureyri and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Akureyri
- Sauðarkrokur71 km · west
- Egilsstaðir177 km · east
- Borgarnes220 km · south-west
- Isafjordur233 km · west
- Selfoss238 km · south-west
- Reykjavik249 km · south-west
- Kopavogur251 km · south-west
- Hafnarfjordur256 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Akureyri
Do prayer times in Akureyri differ from Reykjavik?
Yes. Akureyri is 249 km from Reykjavik, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Akureyri comes about 15 minutes earlier than in Reykjavik.
When is Fajr in Akureyri?
Fajr in Akureyri depends on the season: about 1:20 AM on 21 June and about 7:43 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Akureyri during Ramadan?
About 10 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 50 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Akureyri?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 2:42 PM on 21 December and 12:59 AM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Akureyri?
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.