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Prayer times in Østfold
This page gives today’s prayer times in Østfold, a region of Norway, together with links to the 4 cities of Østfold that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Sarpsborg; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Østfold
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Østfold
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Østfold change through the year
Prayer times in Østfold change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 2:22 AM and Maghrib at 10:35 PM, for a day of 18 h 36 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:29 AM and Maghrib to 3:16 PM, and the day is just 6 h 06 min. That is a difference of 12 h 30 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 3:57 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:29 PM | 8:42 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:22 AM | 3:59 AM | 1:17 PM | 5:57 PM | 10:35 PM | 12:07 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:39 AM | 7:01 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:15 PM | 7:13 PM | 9:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:29 AM | 9:11 AM | 12:13 PM | 1:10 PM | 3:16 PM | 5:49 PM |
Østfold is located 73 km south of Oslo, so Dhuhr in Østfold comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Oslo. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Østfold.
Qibla direction in Østfold
From Østfold you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 139.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,785 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Østfold 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Østfold
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Østfold is around 5:40 AM and iftar at 4:51 PM, for a fast of 11 h 01 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:24 AM and iftar to 6:03 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 29 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Østfold is located
Østfold is one of the regions of Norway. Its main city, Sarpsborg, is at 59.2839° N, 11.1096° E. The region has 4 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Østfold
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Norway
- Coordinates
- 59.28391, 11.10962
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 139.0° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,785 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Østfold
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Østfold comes roughly 79 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:16 PM instead of 5:57 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:23 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Østfold and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Østfold
- Prayer times in Fredrikstad83,761
- Sarpsborg59,038
- Salah times Moss49,668
- Halden21,970
Prayer times near Østfold
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Østfold
Do prayer times in Østfold differ from Oslo?
Yes. Østfold is 73 km from Oslo, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Østfold is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Oslo.
Which calculation method is used for Østfold?
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.
How long is the fast in Østfold during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 29 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Østfold?
Fajr in Østfold changes with the seasons: about 2:22 AM on 21 June and about 6:29 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Østfold?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:16 PM on 21 December and 10:35 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.