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Prayer times in Volendam
Muslims living in Volendam can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Volendam is a city in the Netherlands, in North Holland, with about 22,000 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Volendam
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Volendam
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Volendam by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Volendam on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 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 6:28 PM and 12:08 AM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:38 PM and 1:41 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Volendam 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 | 6:43 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:42 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:08 AM | 5:17 AM | 1:41 PM | 6:06 PM | 10:06 PM | 12:08 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:30 AM | 7:27 AM | 1:32 PM | 4:48 PM | 7:37 PM | 9:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:40 AM | 8:48 AM | 12:38 PM | 2:12 PM | 4:27 PM | 6:28 PM |
Volendam lies 18 km north-east of Amsterdam, so Dhuhr in Volendam comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in 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 Volendam.
Qibla in Volendam and distance to Makkah
In Volendam you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 125.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,552 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Volendam and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Volendam
For those fasting in Volendam, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:39 PM and imsak at 6:04 AM on the first day, 11 h 25 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:33 PM for a fast of 13 h 18 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the Netherlands.
Where Volendam is located
The coordinates of Volendam are 52.4950° N and 5.0708° E. The closest places on our site are Purmerend (8 km), Hoorn (16 km), and Almere Stad (17 km). Amsterdam, the nearest administrative centre, is 18 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around North Holland.
- Name
- Volendam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- North Holland, Netherlands
- Population
- 22,000
- Coordinates
- 52.49500, 5.07083
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 125.9° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,552 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Volendam
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Volendam comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:21 PM instead of 6:06 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:47 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: 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.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Volendam
Do prayer times in Volendam differ from Amsterdam?
Yes. Volendam is 18 km from Amsterdam, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Volendam comes about 1 minute earlier than in Amsterdam.
What time is Fajr in Volendam?
Fajr in Volendam depends on the season: about 3:08 AM on 21 June and about 6:40 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Volendam during Ramadan?
About 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 Volendam?
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 Volendam?
The Qibla in Volendam is 125.9° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,552 km away.