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Prayer times in Rotterdam
Looking for the adhan times in Rotterdam? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Rotterdam, South Holland. Every figure is computed for 51.9225° N, 4.4792° E, so the times reflect Rotterdam itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Rotterdam
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Rotterdam
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Rotterdam by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Rotterdam on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:11 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 43 min, against only 7 h 46 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:32 PM and 12:09 AM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:40 PM and 1:44 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rotterdam and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:42 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:11 AM | 5:22 AM | 1:44 PM | 6:08 PM | 10:05 PM | 12:09 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:34 AM | 7:29 AM | 1:35 PM | 4:51 PM | 7:39 PM | 9:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:41 AM | 8:47 AM | 12:40 PM | 2:17 PM | 4:33 PM | 6:32 PM |
Rotterdam is located 57 km south-west of Amsterdam, so Dhuhr in Rotterdam comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Amsterdam. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Rotterdam.
Finding the Qibla from Rotterdam
The Qibla in Rotterdam is at 124.7° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,548 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 124.7°.
Fasting hours in Rotterdam during Ramadan
Ramadan in Rotterdam: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:06 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:43 PM, about 11 h 27 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 17 min, longer by 110 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Rotterdam
Rotterdam is located at 51.9225° N, 4.4792° E, in South Holland, in the Netherlands. The nearest administrative centre is Utrecht, 48 km away. Nearby places include Schiedam (6 km), Capelle aan den IJssel (7 km), and Bergschenhoek (8 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Rotterdam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- South Holland, Netherlands
- Population
- 868,135
- Coordinates
- 51.92250, 4.47917
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 124.7° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,548 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Rotterdam
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Rotterdam takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:50 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 6:08 PM for the majority, 7:22 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Rotterdam and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Rotterdam
- Schiedam6 km · west
- Capelle aan den IJssel7 km · east
- Bergschenhoek8 km · north
- Berkel en Rodenrijs8 km · north
- Rhoon8 km · south-west
- Barendrecht8 km · south-east
- Krimpen aan den IJssel9 km · east
- Vlaardingen9 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Rotterdam
When is Maghrib in Rotterdam?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:33 PM on 21 December and 10:05 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Rotterdam differ from Amsterdam?
Yes. Rotterdam is 57 km from Amsterdam, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Rotterdam comes about 2 minutes later than in Amsterdam.
Which calculation method is used for Rotterdam?
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 Rotterdam during Ramadan?
About 11 h 27 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Rotterdam?
The Qibla in Rotterdam is 124.7° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,548 km away.