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Prayer times in Kerkrade
Residents of and visitors to Kerkrade can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Kerkrade is a city in the Netherlands, in Limburg, with about 49,777 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Kerkrade
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kerkrade
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kerkrade change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Kerkrade move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:07 AM on 21 June and 6:33 AM on 21 December, a difference of 3 h 26 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:32 PM and 9:53 PM. Daylight peaks at 16 h 31 min around the summer solstice and falls to 7 h 56 min in 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 | 4:48 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:33 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:07 AM | 5:22 AM | 1:38 PM | 5:59 PM | 9:53 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:31 AM | 7:23 AM | 1:28 PM | 4:46 PM | 7:32 PM | 9:17 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:33 AM | 8:36 AM | 12:34 PM | 2:16 PM | 4:32 PM | 6:27 PM |
Compared with Amsterdam, Dhuhr in Kerkrade is called roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Amsterdam, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 13 minutes earlier than in the capital. Kerkrade is 186 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Kerkrade
The Qibla in Kerkrade is at 125.6° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,391 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 125.6°.
Fasting hours in Kerkrade during Ramadan
Fasting in Kerkrade, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:39 PM and imsak at 5:59 AM on the first day, 11 h 30 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:30 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 16 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the Netherlands.
Kerkrade on the map
Kerkrade is located at 50.8658° N, 6.0625° E, in Limburg, in the Netherlands. The nearest administrative centre is Maastricht, 26 km away. Close by you will find Heerlen (6 km), Brunssum (11 km), and Hoensbroek (12 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kerkrade
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Limburg, Netherlands
- Population
- 49,777
- Coordinates
- 50.86583, 6.06250
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 125.6° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,391 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kerkrade
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kerkrade is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:43 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:59 PM for the majority, 7:14 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Kerkrade and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Kerkrade
- Heerlen6 km · west
- Brunssum11 km · north-west
- Hoensbroek12 km · north-west
- Sittard20 km · north-west
- Geleen20 km · north-west
- Maastricht26 km · west
- Roermond37 km · north
- Weert50 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kerkrade
Do prayer times in Kerkrade differ from Amsterdam?
Yes. Kerkrade is 186 km from Amsterdam, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Kerkrade is called about 5 minutes earlier than in Amsterdam.
When is Maghrib in Kerkrade?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:32 PM on 21 December and 9:53 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Kerkrade?
The Qibla in Kerkrade is 125.6° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,391 km away.
How long is the fast in Kerkrade during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 30 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Kerkrade?
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.