Capital city · Lazio
Prayer times in Rome
Looking for the prayer times in Rome? 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 Rome, Lazio. Every figure is computed for 41.8919° N, 12.5113° E, so the times reflect Rome itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Rome today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Rome
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Rome by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Rome move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:23 AM on 21 June and 5:53 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 31 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:42 PM and 8:49 PM. Daylight peaks at 15 h 14 min in the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 08 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:41 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:23 AM | 5:35 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:15 PM | 8:49 PM | 10:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:24 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:53 AM | 7:34 AM | 12:08 PM | 2:24 PM | 4:42 PM | 6:17 PM |
Rome is the capital of Italy, and its timetable often serves as the reference for the country. Keep in mind that cities further east pray earlier and cities in the west later, so check the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Italy.
Finding the Qibla from Rome
In Rome you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 123.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,417 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Rome 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Rome
For those fasting in Rome, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:34 PM and imsak at 5:31 AM on the first day, 11 h 53 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:09 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Italy.
Where Rome is located
Rome is located at 41.8919° N, 12.5113° E, in Lazio, in Italy. Nearby places include Ciampino (13 km), Spinaceto (14 km), and Tor Lupara (15 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Rome
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Lazio, Italy
- Population
- 2,318,895
- Coordinates
- 41.89193, 12.51133
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 123.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,417 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Rome
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Rome comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:28 PM instead of 5:15 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:18 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Rome (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Rome
- Ciampino13 km · south-east
- Spinaceto14 km · south-west
- Tor Lupara15 km · north-east
- Frascati17 km · south-east
- Grottaferrata18 km · south-east
- Marino18 km · south-east
- Mentana19 km · north-east
- Monterotondo20 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Rome
When is Maghrib in Rome?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:42 PM on 21 December and 8:49 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Rome?
Fajr in Rome depends on the season: about 3:23 AM on 21 June and about 5:53 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Rome?
The Qibla in Rome is 123.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,417 km away.
How long is the fast in Rome during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Rome?
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.