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Prayer times in Alkmaar
Muslims living in Alkmaar can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Alkmaar is a city in the Netherlands, in North Holland, with about 94,853 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Alkmaar today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Alkmaar
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Alkmaar by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Alkmaar on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:08 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 51 min, compared with only 7 h 38 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:29 PM and 12:10 AM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:39 PM and 1:43 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Alkmaar and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:48 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:43 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:08 AM | 5:17 AM | 1:43 PM | 6:08 PM | 10:09 PM | 12:10 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:31 AM | 7:28 AM | 1:33 PM | 4:49 PM | 7:38 PM | 9:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:42 AM | 8:50 AM | 12:39 PM | 2:13 PM | 4:28 PM | 6:29 PM |
Compared with Amsterdam, Dhuhr in Alkmaar comes roughly 1 minute later than in Amsterdam, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes later than in the capital. Alkmaar is 30 km away from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Alkmaar
The Qibla in Alkmaar is at 125.7° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,579 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 125.7°.
Ramadan timetable for Alkmaar
For those fasting in Alkmaar, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:40 PM and imsak at 6:05 AM on the first day, 11 h 25 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:34 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 18 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the Netherlands.
About Alkmaar
Alkmaar is located at 52.6317° N, 4.7486° E, in North Holland, in the Netherlands. The nearest administrative centre is Bergen, 5 km away. Nearby places include Bergen (5 km), Heiloo (5 km), and Heerhugowaard (8 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Alkmaar
- Type
- City
- Part of
- North Holland, Netherlands
- Population
- 94,853
- Coordinates
- 52.63167, 4.74861
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 125.7° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,579 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Alkmaar
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Alkmaar is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:49 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 6:08 PM for the majority, 7:23 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Alkmaar, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Alkmaar
Prayer times in Alkmaar: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Alkmaar?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:28 PM on 21 December and 10:09 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Alkmaar?
Fajr in Alkmaar depends on the season: about 3:08 AM on 21 June and about 6:42 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Alkmaar differ from Amsterdam?
Yes. Alkmaar is 30 km from Amsterdam, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Alkmaar comes about 1 minute later than in Amsterdam.
Which calculation method is used for Alkmaar?
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.
How long is the fast in Alkmaar during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 25 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.