Regional capital · Agder
Prayer times in Arendal
Residents of and visitors to Arendal can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Arendal is a regional capital in Norway, in Agder, with about 30,916 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.
Today’s prayer times in Arendal
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Arendal
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Arendal by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Arendal on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:35 AM, the longest day lasts 18 h 20 min, against only 6 h 20 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:01 PM and 12:13 AM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:23 PM and 1:27 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Arendal and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:10 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:38 PM | 8:48 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:35 AM | 4:17 AM | 1:27 PM | 6:05 PM | 10:37 PM | 12:13 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:52 AM | 7:11 AM | 1:17 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:22 PM | 9:32 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:37 AM | 9:13 AM | 12:23 PM | 1:25 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:01 PM |
Arendal is located 197 km south-west of Oslo, so Dhuhr in Arendal comes roughly 8 minutes later than in Oslo. 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 Arendal.
Finding the Qibla from Arendal
From Arendal you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 135.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,809 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Arendal 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 Arendal during Ramadan
For those fasting in Arendal, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:04 PM and imsak at 5:49 AM on the first day, 11 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:13 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 28 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Norway.
Where Arendal is located
Arendal lies at 58.4615° N, 8.7725° E, in Agder, in Norway. Nearby places include Grimstad (17 km), Kristiansand (57 km), and Porsgrunn (91 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Arendal
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Agder, Norway
- Population
- 30,916
- Coordinates
- 58.46151, 8.77253
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 135.5° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,809 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Arendal
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Arendal is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:32 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 78 minutes around 21 June: 6:05 PM for the majority, 7:23 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Arendal 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 Arendal
- Grimstad17 km · south-west
- Kristiansand57 km · south-west
- Porsgrunn91 km · north-east
- Skien96 km · north-east
- Larvik98 km · north-east
- Sandefjord112 km · north-east
- Tønsberg130 km · north-east
- Kongsberg143 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Arendal
How long is the fast in Arendal during Ramadan?
About 11 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 28 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Arendal differ from Oslo?
Yes. Arendal is 197 km from Oslo, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Arendal comes roughly 8 minutes later than in Oslo.
Which calculation method is used for Arendal?
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 Fajr in Arendal?
Fajr in Arendal changes with the seasons: about 2:35 AM on 21 June and about 6:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Arendal?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:33 PM on 21 December and 10:37 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.