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Prayer times in Ålesund
Looking for the prayer times in Ålesund? 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 Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal. Every figure is computed for 62.4723° N, 6.1549° E, so the times reflect Ålesund itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Ålesund today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ålesund
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Ålesund by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Ålesund on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:25 AM, the longest day lasts 20 h, against only 4 h 57 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:01 PM and 12:45 AM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:33 PM and 1:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ålesund and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 3:58 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:43 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:50 PM | 9:19 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:25 AM | 3:37 AM | 1:37 PM | 6:25 PM | 11:37 PM | 12:45 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:40 AM | 7:21 AM | 1:28 PM | 4:29 PM | 7:34 PM | 10:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:57 AM | 10:05 AM | 12:33 PM | 1:08 PM | 3:02 PM | 6:01 PM |
Ålesund lies 376 km north-west of Oslo, so Dhuhr in Ålesund comes about 18 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 is not accurate in Ålesund.
Finding the Qibla from Ålesund
The Qibla in Ålesund is at 135.1° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,227 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 135.1°.
Fasting hours in Ålesund during Ramadan
Ramadan in Ålesund: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:59 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 4:55 PM, roughly 10 h 46 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 38 min, longer by 171 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Ålesund is located
The coordinates of Ålesund are 62.4723° N and 6.1549° E. The closest places on our site are Molde (59 km), Kristiansund (107 km), and Hermansverk (148 km). Molde, the nearest administrative centre, is 59 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Møre og Romsdal.
- Name
- Ålesund
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Møre og Romsdal, Norway
- Population
- 52,626
- Coordinates
- 62.47225, 6.15492
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 135.1° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,227 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ålesund
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ålesund comes about 81 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:47 PM instead of 6:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:43 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 Ålesund (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Ålesund
- Molde59 km · north-east
- Kristiansund107 km · north-east
- Hermansverk148 km · south
- Åsane226 km · south
- Bergen235 km · south
- Trondheim239 km · north-east
- Nesttun243 km · south
- Stjørdalshalsen265 km · north-east
Prayer times in Ålesund: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Ålesund during Ramadan?
Roughly 10 h 46 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 38 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Ålesund?
The Qibla in Ålesund is 135.1° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,227 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Ålesund?
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 Ålesund?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:02 PM on 21 December and 11:37 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Ålesund?
Fajr in Ålesund depends on the season: about 2:25 AM on 21 June and about 6:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.