City · Overijssel
Prayer times in Enschede
Residents of and visitors to Enschede can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Enschede is a city in the Netherlands, in Overijssel, with about 153,655 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.
Adhan times in Enschede today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Enschede prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Enschede
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Enschede on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:01 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 47 min, against only 7 h 42 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:22 PM and 12:00 AM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:30 PM and 1:34 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Enschede and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:40 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:01 AM | 5:11 AM | 1:34 PM | 5:59 PM | 9:57 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:24 AM | 7:19 AM | 1:25 PM | 4:41 PM | 7:29 PM | 9:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:32 AM | 8:39 AM | 12:30 PM | 2:06 PM | 4:22 PM | 6:22 PM |
Compared with Amsterdam, Dhuhr in Enschede is called roughly 8 minutes earlier than in Amsterdam, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 9 minutes earlier than in the capital. Enschede is 138 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Enschede
Qibla direction for Enschede: 127.9° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,435 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Enschede remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Enschede
Fasting in Enschede, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:32 PM and imsak at 5:56 AM on the first day, 11 h 26 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:26 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.
Enschede on the map
Enschede lies at 52.2183° N, 6.8958° E, in Overijssel, in the Netherlands. The nearest administrative centre is Hengelo, 9 km away. Close by you will find Glanerbrug (5 km), Losser (9 km), and Hengelo (9 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Enschede
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Overijssel, Netherlands
- Population
- 153,655
- Coordinates
- 52.21833, 6.89583
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 127.9° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,435 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Enschede
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Enschede comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:13 PM instead of 5:59 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:40 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Enschede and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Enschede
- Glanerbrug5 km · east
- Losser9 km · north-east
- Hengelo9 km · north-west
- Oldenzaal11 km · north
- Haaksbergen13 km · south-west
- Borne14 km · north-west
- Eibergen21 km · south-west
- Almelo22 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Enschede
What is the Qibla direction in Enschede?
The Qibla in Enschede is 127.9° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,435 km away.
How long is the fast in Enschede during Ramadan?
About 11 h 26 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Enschede?
Fajr in Enschede changes with the seasons: about 3:01 AM on 21 June and about 6:32 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Enschede?
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.
Do prayer times in Enschede differ from Amsterdam?
Yes. Enschede is 138 km from Amsterdam, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Enschede comes roughly 8 minutes earlier than in Amsterdam.