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Prayer times in Schagen
This page shows today’s prayer times in Schagen, North Holland, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in the Netherlands.
Adhan times in Schagen today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Schagen prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Schagen change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Schagen move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:08 AM on 21 June and 6:42 AM on 21 December, a difference of 3 h 34 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:27 PM and 10:09 PM. Daylight reaches 16 h 53 min around the summer solstice and drops to 7 h 36 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:47 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:44 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:08 AM | 5:16 AM | 1:43 PM | 6:08 PM | 10:09 PM | 12:10 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:30 AM | 7:28 AM | 1:33 PM | 4:49 PM | 7:38 PM | 9:28 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:42 AM | 8:51 AM | 12:39 PM | 2:12 PM | 4:27 PM | 6:29 PM |
Schagen lies 46 km north of Amsterdam, so Dhuhr in Schagen comes at almost exactly the same time as Amsterdam. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Schagen.
Finding the Qibla from Schagen
Qibla direction for Schagen: 125.9° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,586 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Schagen is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Schagen during Ramadan
Ramadan in Schagen: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:05 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:39 PM, roughly 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).
Schagen on the map
Schagen is located at 52.7875° N, 4.7986° E, in North Holland, in the Netherlands. The nearest administrative centre is Bergen, 15 km away. Close by you will find Julianadorp (12 km), Heerhugowaard (13 km), and Bergen (15 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Schagen
- Type
- City
- Part of
- North Holland, Netherlands
- Population
- 20,105
- Coordinates
- 52.78750, 4.79861
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 125.9° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,586 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Schagen
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Schagen comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:23 PM instead of 6:08 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:48 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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 Schagen (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Schagen
- Julianadorp12 km · north
- Heerhugowaard13 km · south
- Bergen15 km · south-west
- Alkmaar18 km · south
- Den Helder19 km · north
- Medemblik21 km · east
- Heiloo22 km · south
- Zwaag23 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Schagen
When is Maghrib in Schagen?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:27 PM on 21 December and 10:09 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Schagen during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 24 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 Schagen?
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 time is Fajr in Schagen?
Fajr in Schagen 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Schagen?
The Qibla in Schagen is 125.9° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,586 km away.