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Prayer times in Purmerend
Looking for the adhan times in Purmerend? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Purmerend, North Holland. Every figure is computed for 52.5050° N, 4.9597° E, so the times reflect Purmerend itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Purmerend today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Purmerend prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Purmerend by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Purmerend on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:08 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 50 min, against only 7 h 39 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:29 PM and 12:09 AM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:38 PM and 1:42 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Purmerend and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:47 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:42 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:08 AM | 5:17 AM | 1:42 PM | 6:07 PM | 10:07 PM | 12:09 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:31 AM | 7:27 AM | 1:33 PM | 4:49 PM | 7:37 PM | 9:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:41 AM | 8:48 AM | 12:38 PM | 2:12 PM | 4:28 PM | 6:29 PM |
Compared with Amsterdam, Dhuhr in Purmerend practically coincides with Amsterdam, and on the 21 June Maghrib comes at almost the same minute in both places. Purmerend is 15 km from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Purmerend
The Qibla in Purmerend is at 125.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,559 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 125.8°.
Fasting hours in Purmerend during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Purmerend is around 6:04 AM and iftar at 5:39 PM, for a fast of 11 h 25 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:05 AM and iftar to 6:33 PM, for a fast of 13 h 18 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Purmerend is located
The coordinates of Purmerend are 52.5050° N and 4.9597° E. The closest places on our site are Volendam (8 km), Zaanstad (11 km), and Zaandam (12 km). Amsterdam, the nearest administrative centre, is 15 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around North Holland.
- Name
- Purmerend
- Type
- City
- Part of
- North Holland, Netherlands
- Population
- 80,117
- Coordinates
- 52.50500, 4.95972
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 125.8° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,559 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Purmerend
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Purmerend comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:22 PM instead of 6:07 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:48 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Purmerend, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Purmerend
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Purmerend
Do prayer times in Purmerend differ from Amsterdam?
Yes. Purmerend is 15 km from Amsterdam, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Purmerend practically coincides with Amsterdam.
When is Fajr in Purmerend?
Fajr in Purmerend changes with the seasons: about 3:08 AM on 21 June and about 6:41 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Purmerend?
The Qibla in Purmerend is 125.8° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,559 km away.
How long is the fast in Purmerend 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.
Which calculation method is used for Purmerend?
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.