Regional capital · Møre og Romsdal
Prayer times in Molde
Residents of and visitors to Molde can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Molde is a regional capital in Norway, in Møre og Romsdal, with about 22,410 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Molde
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Molde
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Molde by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Molde on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:19 AM, the longest day lasts 20 h 09 min, against only 4 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:56 PM and 12:43 AM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:29 PM and 1:33 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Molde and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 3:52 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:39 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:46 PM | 9:17 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:19 AM | 3:29 AM | 1:33 PM | 6:22 PM | 11:38 PM | 12:43 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:34 AM | 7:17 AM | 1:24 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:30 PM | 10:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:53 AM | 10:04 AM | 12:29 PM | 1:02 PM | 2:54 PM | 5:56 PM |
Compared with Oslo, Dhuhr in Molde is called about 14 minutes later than in Oslo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 54 minutes later than in the capital. Molde is 368 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Molde and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Molde: 136.5° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 5,212 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Molde remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Molde during Ramadan
For those fasting in Molde, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 4:50 PM and imsak at 5:55 AM on the first day, 10 h 45 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:15 PM for a fast of 13 h 39 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Norway.
Molde on the map
Molde is located at 62.7375° N, 7.1591° E, in Møre og Romsdal, in Norway. Nearby places include Kristiansund (50 km), Ålesund (59 km), and Hermansverk (173 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Molde
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Møre og Romsdal, Norway
- Population
- 22,410
- Coordinates
- 62.73752, 7.15912
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 136.5° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,212 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Molde
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Molde comes about 82 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:44 PM instead of 6:22 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:39 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes 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 Molde (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Molde
- Kristiansund50 km · north-east
- Ålesund59 km · south-west
- Hermansverk173 km · south
- Trondheim180 km · north-east
- Stjørdalshalsen206 km · north-east
- Levanger236 km · north-east
- Lillehammer250 km · south-east
- Steinkjer258 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Molde
How long is the fast in Molde during Ramadan?
Roughly 10 h 45 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 39 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Molde?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 2:54 PM on 21 December and 11:38 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Molde?
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 Molde differ from Oslo?
Yes. Molde is 368 km from Oslo, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Molde comes roughly 14 minutes later than in Oslo.
What is the Qibla direction in Molde?
The Qibla in Molde is 136.5° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,212 km away.