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Prayer times in Utrecht
This page shows today’s prayer times in Utrecht, Netherlands, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in the Netherlands.
Salah times in Utrecht today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Utrecht
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Utrecht change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Utrecht on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:08 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 45 min, compared with only 7 h 44 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:29 PM and 12:07 AM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:37 PM and 1:41 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Utrecht and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:48 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:40 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:08 AM | 5:19 AM | 1:41 PM | 6:05 PM | 10:04 PM | 12:07 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:31 AM | 7:27 AM | 1:32 PM | 4:49 PM | 7:36 PM | 9:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:39 AM | 8:46 AM | 12:37 PM | 2:14 PM | 4:29 PM | 6:29 PM |
Utrecht is located 35 km south-east of Amsterdam, so Dhuhr in Utrecht is called roughly 1 minute earlier 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 Utrecht.
Qibla in Utrecht and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Utrecht: 125.6° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,523 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Utrecht remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Utrecht during Ramadan
Ramadan in Utrecht: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:03 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:40 PM, roughly 11 h 26 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 17 min, longer by 111 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Utrecht
Utrecht is located at 52.0908° N, 5.1222° E, in the Netherlands. Close by you will find De Meern (6 km), Bilthoven (7 km), and Nieuwegein (7 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
- Utrecht
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Utrecht, Netherlands
- Population
- 376,435
- Coordinates
- 52.09083, 5.12222
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 125.6° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,523 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Utrecht
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Utrecht takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:47 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 6:05 PM for the majority, 7:20 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Utrecht in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Utrecht
- De Meern6 km · west
- Bilthoven7 km · north-east
- Nieuwegein7 km · south-west
- Zeist8 km · east
- Maarssen8 km · north-west
- IJsselstein10 km · south-west
- Vianen11 km · south
- Driebergen-Rijsenburg12 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Utrecht
What is the Qibla direction in Utrecht?
The Qibla in Utrecht is 125.6° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,523 km away.
How long is the fast in Utrecht during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 26 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Utrecht?
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.
When is Maghrib in Utrecht?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:29 PM on 21 December and 10:04 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Utrecht differ from Amsterdam?
Yes. Utrecht is 35 km from Amsterdam, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Utrecht comes about 1 minute earlier than in Amsterdam.