City · Østfold
Prayer times in Fredrikstad
Muslims living in Fredrikstad can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Fredrikstad is a city in Norway, in Østfold, with about 83,761 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun 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 Fredrikstad
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Fredrikstad
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Fredrikstad change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Fredrikstad move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 2:23 AM on 21 June and 6:30 AM on 21 December, a shift of 4 h 07 min, while Maghrib moves between 3:18 PM and 10:35 PM. Daylight peaks at 18 h 35 min in the summer solstice and falls to 6 h 07 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 | 3:58 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:30 PM | 8:43 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:23 AM | 4:01 AM | 1:18 PM | 5:58 PM | 10:35 PM | 12:08 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:40 AM | 7:02 AM | 1:09 PM | 4:16 PM | 7:14 PM | 9:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:30 AM | 9:11 AM | 12:14 PM | 1:11 PM | 3:18 PM | 5:50 PM |
Fredrikstad lies 78 km south of Oslo, so Dhuhr in Fredrikstad comes about 1 minute earlier than in Oslo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Fredrikstad.
Qibla direction in Fredrikstad
The Qibla in Fredrikstad is at 138.8° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,786 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 138.8°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Fredrikstad
Ramadan in Fredrikstad: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:41 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 4:52 PM, about 11 h 01 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 29 min, longer by 148 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Fredrikstad
Fredrikstad lies at 59.2181° N, 10.9298° E, in Østfold, in Norway. The nearest administrative centre is Sarpsborg, 13 km away. Close by you will find Sarpsborg (13 km), Halden (28 km), and Moss (29 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Fredrikstad
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Østfold, Norway
- Population
- 83,761
- Coordinates
- 59.21810, 10.92980
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 138.8° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,786 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Fredrikstad
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Fredrikstad takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:24 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 78 minutes around 21 June: 5:58 PM for the majority, 7:16 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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 Fredrikstad (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Fredrikstad
What time is Fajr in Fredrikstad?
Fajr in Fredrikstad changes with the seasons: about 2:23 AM on 21 June and about 6:30 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Fredrikstad differ from Oslo?
Yes. Fredrikstad is 78 km from Oslo, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Fredrikstad comes about 1 minute earlier than in Oslo.
When is Maghrib in Fredrikstad?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:18 PM on 21 December and 10:35 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Fredrikstad during Ramadan?
About 11 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 29 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Fredrikstad?
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.