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Prayer times in Auckland

Salah times in Auckland (New Zealand): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Auckland has 12 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Adhan times in Auckland today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

The times in this card are calculated for Auckland, the main city of Auckland. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Every country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in New Zealand we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+12, UTC+13 in summer) and follow daylight saving time automatically when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Auckland prayer times for this month

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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How prayer times in Auckland change through the year

It is useful to know how prayer times in Auckland move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:06 AM on 21 December and 6:01 AM on 21 June, a shift of 1 h 55 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:12 PM and 8:39 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 41 min in the december solstice and falls to 9 h 38 min in the june solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.

Estimated prayer times in Auckland (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchMarch equinox5:56 AM7:23 AM1:29 PM4:56 PM7:33 PM8:55 PM
21 JuneJune solstice6:01 AM7:34 AM12:23 PM2:54 PM5:12 PM6:40 PM
23 SeptemberSeptember equinox4:43 AM6:10 AM12:14 PM3:40 PM6:18 PM7:39 PM
21 DecemberDecember solstice4:06 AM5:58 AM1:19 PM5:10 PM8:39 PM10:24 PM

Compared with Wellington, Dhuhr in Auckland practically coincides with Wellington, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 13 minutes later than in the capital. Auckland is 493 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.

Finding the Qibla from Auckland

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From Auckland you face towards the west, at an angle of 261.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 15,365 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Auckland 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.

Fasting hours in Auckland during Ramadan

Fasting in Auckland, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 8:26 PM and imsak at 4:56 AM on the first day, 15 h 20 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:49 PM and the fast lasts 14 h 05 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in New Zealand.

Where Auckland is located

Auckland is one of the regions of New Zealand. Its main city, Auckland, is at 36.8485° S, 174.7635° E. The region has 12 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.

Name
Auckland
Type
Region
Part of
New Zealand
Coordinates
-36.84853, 174.76349
Time zone
UTC+12, UTC+13 in summer
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
261.2° (west)
Distance to Makkah
15,365 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Auckland

The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Auckland comes about 39 minutes later around the june solstice (3:33 PM instead of 2:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:29 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.

For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Auckland (UTC+12, UTC+13 in summer), whatever your location.

Cities and towns in Auckland

Prayer times near Auckland

Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Auckland

How long is the fast in Auckland during Ramadan?

Roughly 15 h 20 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 14 h 05 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

Do prayer times in Auckland differ from Wellington?

Yes. Auckland is 493 km from Wellington, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Auckland practically coincides with Wellington.

When is Maghrib in Auckland?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:12 PM on 21 June and 8:39 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.

What is the Qibla direction in Auckland?

The Qibla in Auckland is 261.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 15,365 km away.

Which calculation method is used for Auckland?

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.

Other regions of New Zealand

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