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Prayer times in Gelderland

Prayer times in Gelderland (Netherlands): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Gelderland has 34 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Today’s prayer times in Gelderland

  

  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 Arnhem, the main city of Gelderland. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Each country has its own usual method for the prayer times, and in the Netherlands 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+1, UTC+2 in summer) and take daylight saving time into account where it is used. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Prayer calendar for Gelderland

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Prayer times in Gelderland by season

The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Gelderland on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:05 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 44 min, compared with only 7 h 45 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:26 PM and 12:04 AM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:34 PM and 1:38 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gelderland and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Gelderland (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox4:45 AM6:40 AM12:44 PM4:01 PM6:49 PM8:37 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice3:05 AM5:16 AM1:38 PM6:02 PM10:00 PM12:04 AM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox5:28 AM7:23 AM1:29 PM4:46 PM7:33 PM9:21 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice6:36 AM8:42 AM12:34 PM2:11 PM4:27 PM6:26 PM

Gelderland is located 82 km south-east of Amsterdam, so Dhuhr in Gelderland is called roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Amsterdam. The gap is due to 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 Gelderland.

Qibla direction in Gelderland

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The Qibla in Gelderland is at 126.4° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,472 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 126.4°.

Suhoor and iftar times in Gelderland

Ramadan in Gelderland: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:00 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:37 PM, about 11 h 27 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 17 min, longer by 111 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).

Where Gelderland is located

Gelderland is one of the regions of Netherlands. Its main city, Arnhem, lies at 51.9800° N, 5.9111° E. The region has 34 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.

Name
Gelderland
Type
Region
Part of
Netherlands
Coordinates
51.98000, 5.91111
Time zone
UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
126.4° (south-east)
Distance to Makkah
4,472 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Gelderland

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Gelderland takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:44 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 6:02 PM for the majority, 7:17 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.

Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.

Cities and towns in Gelderland

Prayer times near Gelderland

Prayer times in Gelderland: questions and answers

How long is the fast in Gelderland during Ramadan?

About 11 h 27 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

When is Maghrib in Gelderland?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:27 PM on 21 December and 10:00 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

Do prayer times in Gelderland differ from Amsterdam?

Yes. Gelderland is 82 km from Amsterdam, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Gelderland is called about 4 minutes earlier than in Amsterdam.

Which calculation method is used for Gelderland?

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 is the Qibla direction in Gelderland?

The Qibla in Gelderland is 126.4° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,472 km away.

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