Regional capital · Rogaland
Prayer times in Stavanger
This page shows today’s prayer times in Stavanger, Rogaland, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Norway.
Prayer times in Stavanger today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Stavanger
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Stavanger change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Stavanger move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:45 AM on 21 June and 6:50 AM on 21 December, a difference of 4 h 05 min, while Maghrib moves between 3:41 PM and 10:54 PM. Daylight peaks at 18 h 30 min in the summer solstice and falls to 6 h 11 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:20 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:45 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:51 PM | 9:02 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:45 AM | 4:24 AM | 1:39 PM | 6:18 PM | 10:54 PM | 12:27 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:02 AM | 7:23 AM | 1:30 PM | 4:37 PM | 7:35 PM | 9:46 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:50 AM | 9:29 AM | 12:35 PM | 1:34 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:12 PM |
Stavanger lies 302 km west of Oslo, so Dhuhr in Stavanger comes about 20 minutes later than in Oslo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Stavanger.
Qibla direction in Stavanger
The Qibla in Stavanger is at 132.2° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,974 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 132.2°.
Fasting hours in Stavanger during Ramadan
Ramadan in Stavanger: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:01 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:14 PM, roughly 11 h 02 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 29 min, longer by 146 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Stavanger on the map
Stavanger is located at 58.9701° N, 5.7333° E, in Rogaland, in Norway. Nearby places include Sola (10 km), Sandnes (13 km), and Time (26 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Stavanger
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Rogaland, Norway
- Population
- 151,669
- Coordinates
- 58.97005, 5.73332
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 132.2° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,974 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Stavanger
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Stavanger comes roughly 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:36 PM instead of 6:18 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:45 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times 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 Stavanger
Prayer times in Stavanger: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Stavanger?
The Qibla in Stavanger is 132.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,974 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Stavanger?
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 Stavanger differ from Oslo?
Yes. Stavanger is 302 km from Oslo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Stavanger is called roughly 20 minutes later than in Oslo.
When is Maghrib in Stavanger?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:41 PM on 21 December and 10:54 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Stavanger during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 02 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 29 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.