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Prayer times in Southern Peninsula

Prayer times in Southern Peninsula (Iceland): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Southern Peninsula has 2 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Today’s prayer times in Southern Peninsula

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

The times in this card are calculated for Keflavik, the main city of Southern Peninsula. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Every country has its own usual method for the prayer times, and in Iceland we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC) and follow daylight saving time automatically when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Southern Peninsula prayer times for this month

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Summer and winter prayer times in Southern Peninsula

The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Southern Peninsula on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:08 AM, the longest day lasts 21 h 02 min, compared with only 4 h 12 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:51 PM and 12:53 AM, while Dhuhr stays between 1:23 PM and 1:38 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Southern Peninsula and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Southern Peninsula (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox4:41 AM7:32 AM1:38 PM4:36 PM7:45 PM10:25 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice2:08 AM3:01 AM1:32 PM6:25 PM12:03 AM12:53 AM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:24 AM7:15 AM1:23 PM4:21 PM7:28 PM10:08 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice7:56 AM11:22 AM1:28 PM1:51 PM3:34 PM6:51 PM

Southern Peninsula lies 36 km south-west of Reykjavik, so Dhuhr in Southern Peninsula comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Reykjavik. This difference comes from 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 Southern Peninsula.

Qibla direction in Southern Peninsula

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Qibla from Southern Peninsula: 105.4° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 6,543 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Southern Peninsula is the easiest reference.

Suhoor and iftar times in Southern Peninsula

Fasting in Southern Peninsula, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:42 PM and imsak at 6:53 AM on the first day, 10 h 38 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:13 PM for a fast of 13 h 43 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Iceland.

Southern Peninsula on the map

Southern Peninsula is one of the regions of Iceland. Its main city, Keflavik, lies at 64.0049° N, 22.5624° W. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.

Name
Southern Peninsula
Type
Region
Part of
Iceland
Coordinates
64.00492, -22.56242
Time zone
UTC
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
105.4° (east)
Distance to Makkah
6,543 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Southern Peninsula

The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Southern Peninsula comes roughly 83 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:47 PM instead of 6:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:38 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.

The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Southern Peninsula and organise your day around them.

Salah times across Southern Peninsula

Nearby cities to Southern Peninsula

Prayer times in Southern Peninsula: questions and answers

When is Fajr in Southern Peninsula?

Fajr in Southern Peninsula changes with the seasons: about 2:08 AM on 21 June and about 7:56 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

Which calculation method is used for Southern Peninsula?

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 Southern Peninsula?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:34 PM on 21 December and 12:03 AM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

Do prayer times in Southern Peninsula differ from Reykjavik?

Yes. Southern Peninsula is 36 km from Reykjavik, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Southern Peninsula is called roughly 3 minutes later than in Reykjavik.

How long is the fast in Southern Peninsula during Ramadan?

About 10 h 38 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 43 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

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