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Prayer times in Hoogeveen
This page shows today’s prayer times in Hoogeveen, Drenthe, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in the Netherlands.
Today’s prayer times in Hoogeveen
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Hoogeveen prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Hoogeveen by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Hoogeveen move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:01 AM on 21 June and 6:35 AM on 21 December, a difference of 3 h 34 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:21 PM and 10:02 PM. Daylight peaks at 16 h 53 min around the summer solstice and falls to 7 h 37 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 | 6:37 AM | 12:42 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:47 PM | 8:37 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:01 AM | 5:10 AM | 1:36 PM | 6:01 PM | 10:02 PM | 12:03 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:24 AM | 7:21 AM | 1:27 PM | 4:42 PM | 7:31 PM | 9:21 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:35 AM | 8:44 AM | 12:32 PM | 2:05 PM | 4:21 PM | 6:22 PM |
Hoogeveen lies 114 km east of Amsterdam, so Dhuhr in Hoogeveen is called about 6 minutes earlier than in Amsterdam. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Hoogeveen.
Finding the Qibla from Hoogeveen
The Qibla in Hoogeveen is at 127.8° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,492 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 127.8°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Hoogeveen
Ramadan in Hoogeveen: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:58 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:32 PM, about 11 h 24 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 18 min, longer by 114 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Hoogeveen is located
The coordinates of Hoogeveen are 52.7225° N and 6.4764° E. The closest places on our site are Hardenberg (19 km), Meppel (19 km), and Staphorst (20 km). Assen, the nearest administrative centre, is 31 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Drenthe.
- Name
- Hoogeveen
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Drenthe, Netherlands
- Population
- 38,754
- Coordinates
- 52.72250, 6.47639
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 127.8° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,492 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Hoogeveen
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Hoogeveen takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:42 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 6:01 PM for the majority, 7:16 PM for the Hanafis. Choose 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 Hoogeveen (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Hoogeveen
How long is the fast in Hoogeveen during Ramadan?
About 11 h 24 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Hoogeveen differ from Amsterdam?
Yes. Hoogeveen is 114 km from Amsterdam, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Hoogeveen is called roughly 6 minutes earlier than in Amsterdam.
What time is Fajr in Hoogeveen?
Fajr in Hoogeveen changes with the seasons: about 3:01 AM on 21 June and about 6:35 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Hoogeveen?
The Qibla in Hoogeveen is 127.8° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,492 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Hoogeveen?
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.