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Prayer times in Sauðarkrokur
Looking for the prayer times in Sauðarkrokur? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Sauðarkrokur, Northwest. Every figure is computed for 65.7461° N, 19.6394° W, so the times reflect Sauðarkrokur itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Sauðarkrokur
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Sauðarkrokur
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Sauðarkrokur by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Sauðarkrokur on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 1:20 AM, the longest day lasts 24 h, compared with only 3 h 01 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:34 PM and 1:20 AM, while Dhuhr stays between 1:11 PM and 1:26 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sauðarkrokur and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:14 AM | 7:20 AM | 1:26 PM | 4:21 PM | 7:34 PM | 10:27 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 1:20 AM | 1:20 AM | 1:20 PM | 6:18 PM | 1:20 AM | 1:20 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 3:56 AM | 7:03 AM | 1:11 PM | 4:05 PM | 7:17 PM | 10:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:49 AM | 11:46 AM | 1:17 PM | 1:24 PM | 2:47 PM | 6:34 PM |
Sauðarkrokur lies 208 km north-east of Reykjavik, so Dhuhr in Sauðarkrokur is called roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Reykjavik. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Sauðarkrokur.
Qibla in Sauðarkrokur and distance to Makkah
From Sauðarkrokur you face towards the east, at an angle of 109.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,469 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Sauðarkrokur 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.
Ramadan timetable for Sauðarkrokur
Ramadan in Sauðarkrokur: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:41 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:18 PM, about 10 h 28 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 50 min, longer by 202 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Sauðarkrokur is located
The coordinates of Sauðarkrokur are 65.7461° N and 19.6394° W. The nearest cities on our site are Akureyri (71 km), Isafjordur (163 km), and Borgarnes (171 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Northwest.
- Name
- Sauðarkrokur
- Local name
- Sauðárkrókur
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Northwest, Iceland
- Population
- 2,614
- Coordinates
- 65.74611, -19.63944
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 109.3° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,469 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sauðarkrokur
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Sauðarkrokur comes roughly 85 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:43 PM instead of 6:18 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:26 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, 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 Sauðarkrokur (UTC), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Sauðarkrokur
- Akureyri71 km · east
- Isafjordur163 km · west
- Borgarnes171 km · south-west
- Reykjavik208 km · south-west
- Kopavogur211 km · south-west
- Selfoss212 km · south
- Hafnarfjordur216 km · south-west
- Keflavik238 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sauðarkrokur
What time is Fajr in Sauðarkrokur?
Fajr in Sauðarkrokur changes with the seasons: about 1:20 AM on 21 June and about 7:49 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Sauðarkrokur differ from Reykjavik?
Yes. Sauðarkrokur is 208 km from Reykjavik, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Sauðarkrokur comes about 9 minutes earlier than in Reykjavik.
Which calculation method is used for Sauðarkrokur?
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 Sauðarkrokur?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 2:47 PM on 21 December and 1:20 AM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Sauðarkrokur?
The Qibla in Sauðarkrokur is 109.3° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,469 km away.