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Prayer times in Moss

This page shows today’s prayer times in Moss, Østfold, worked out 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 the usual reference in Norway.

Adhan times in Moss today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

Each country has its own usual method for the prayer times, and in Norway we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer) and follow daylight saving time automatically when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Monthly prayer timetable for Moss

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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How prayer times in Moss change through the year

It helps to know how prayer times in Moss move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:23 AM on 21 June and 6:32 AM on 21 December, a difference of 4 h 08 min, while Maghrib moves between 3:17 PM and 10:39 PM. Daylight peaks at 18 h 39 min in the summer solstice and falls to 6 h 03 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.

Estimated prayer times in Moss (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox3:58 AM6:20 AM12:25 PM3:32 PM6:31 PM8:45 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice2:23 AM3:59 AM1:19 PM6:00 PM10:39 PM12:10 AM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:40 AM7:03 AM1:10 PM4:17 PM7:15 PM9:29 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice6:32 AM9:14 AM12:15 PM1:11 PM3:17 PM5:51 PM

Moss lies 53 km south of Oslo, so Dhuhr in Moss practically coincides with Oslo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Moss.

Finding the Qibla from Moss

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Qibla from Moss: 138.6° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,814 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Moss remains the simplest guide.

Suhoor and iftar times in Moss

Fasting in Moss, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 4:52 PM and imsak at 5:42 AM on the first day, 11 h of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:05 PM for a fast of 13 h 30 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Norway.

About Moss

Moss is located at 59.4340° N, 10.6577° E, in Østfold, in Norway. The nearest administrative centre is Horten, 10 km away. Nearby places include Horten (10 km), Tønsberg (23 km), and Fredrikstad (29 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.

Name
Moss
Type
City
Part of
Østfold, Norway
Population
49,668
Coordinates
59.43403, 10.65771
Time zone
UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
138.6° (south-east)
Distance to Makkah
4,814 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Moss

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Moss is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:25 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 79 minutes around 21 June: 6:00 PM for the majority, 7:18 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 depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Moss (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.

Prayer times near Moss

Prayer times in Moss: questions and answers

What is the Qibla direction in Moss?

The Qibla in Moss is 138.6° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,814 km away.

Do prayer times in Moss differ from Oslo?

Yes. Moss is 53 km from Oslo, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Moss practically coincides with Oslo.

How long is the fast in Moss during Ramadan?

About 11 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 30 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

When is Fajr in Moss?

Fajr in Moss depends on the season: about 2:23 AM on 21 June and about 6:32 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

Which calculation method is used for Moss?

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.

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