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Prayer times in Akershus
Salah times in Akershus (Norway): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Akershus has 2 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Akershus today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Akershus prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Akershus
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Akershus on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:19 AM, the longest day lasts 18 h 51 min, against only 5 h 53 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:48 PM and 12:11 AM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:14 PM and 1:18 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Akershus and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 3:53 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:30 PM | 8:46 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:19 AM | 3:52 AM | 1:18 PM | 5:59 PM | 10:43 PM | 12:11 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:36 AM | 7:02 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:14 PM | 7:14 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:31 AM | 9:17 AM | 12:14 PM | 1:06 PM | 3:10 PM | 5:48 PM |
Compared with Oslo, Dhuhr in Akershus is called about 1 minute earlier than in Oslo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute earlier than in the capital. Akershus is 18 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Akershus
The Qibla in Akershus is at 139.4° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,843 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 139.4°.
Fasting hours in Akershus during Ramadan
Fasting in Akershus, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 4:48 PM and imsak at 5:40 AM on the first day, 10 h 58 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:03 PM for a fast of 13 h 31 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Norway.
Where Akershus is located
Akershus is one of the regions of Norway. Its main city, Lillestrøm, is at 59.9560° N, 11.0492° E. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Akershus
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Norway
- Coordinates
- 59.95597, 11.04918
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 139.4° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,843 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Akershus
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Akershus comes roughly 79 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:18 PM instead of 5:59 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:23 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Akershus (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), whatever your location.
Cities and towns in Akershus
- Prayer times in Lillestrøm89,684
- Asker61,906
Prayer times near Akershus
Prayer times in Akershus: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Akershus?
The Qibla in Akershus is 139.4° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,843 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Akershus?
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 Akershus differ from Oslo?
Yes. Akershus is 18 km from Oslo, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Akershus is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Oslo.
How long is the fast in Akershus during Ramadan?
Roughly 10 h 58 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 31 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Akershus?
Fajr in Akershus changes with the seasons: about 2:19 AM on 21 June and about 6:31 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.