Regional capital · South
Prayer times in Selfoss
Muslims living in Selfoss can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Selfoss is a regional capital in Iceland, in South, with about 9,000 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Selfoss today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Selfoss prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Selfoss
Prayer times in Selfoss change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 2:02 AM and Maghrib at 11:55 PM, for a day of 20 h 58 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 7:49 AM and Maghrib to 3:29 PM, and the day lasts only 4 h 15 min. The difference 16 h 44 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:35 AM | 7:26 AM | 1:32 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:39 PM | 10:18 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:02 AM | 2:57 AM | 1:26 PM | 6:18 PM | 11:55 PM | 12:46 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:18 AM | 7:09 AM | 1:16 PM | 4:15 PM | 7:22 PM | 10:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:49 AM | 11:15 AM | 1:22 PM | 1:45 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:45 PM |
Selfoss lies 49 km south-east of Reykjavik, so Dhuhr in Selfoss comes roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Reykjavik. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Selfoss.
Qibla in Selfoss and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Selfoss is at 106.9° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,467 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 106.9°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Selfoss
For those fasting in Selfoss, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:36 PM and imsak at 6:47 AM on the first day, 10 h 39 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:06 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 43 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Iceland.
About Selfoss
The coordinates of Selfoss are 63.9331° N and 20.9971° W. The nearest cities on our site are Hafnarfjordur (48 km), Kopavogur (49 km), and Reykjavik (49 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across South.
- Name
- Selfoss
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- South, Iceland
- Population
- 9,000
- Coordinates
- 63.93311, -20.99712
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 106.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,467 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Selfoss
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Selfoss is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:32 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 83 minutes around 21 June: 6:18 PM for the majority, 7:41 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Selfoss (UTC), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Selfoss
- Hafnarfjordur48 km · west
- Kopavogur49 km · north-west
- Reykjavik49 km · north-west
- Reykjanesbaer77 km · west
- Keflavik77 km · west
- Borgarnes81 km · north-west
- Sauðarkrokur212 km · north
- Akureyri238 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Selfoss
Do prayer times in Selfoss differ from Reykjavik?
Yes. Selfoss is 49 km from Reykjavik, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Selfoss comes roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Reykjavik.
When is Maghrib in Selfoss?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:29 PM on 21 December and 11:55 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Selfoss?
The Qibla in Selfoss is 106.9° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,467 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Selfoss?
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.
What time is Fajr in Selfoss?
Fajr in Selfoss depends on the season: about 2:02 AM on 21 June and about 7:49 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.