Regional capital · Østfold
Prayer times in Sarpsborg
Muslims living in Sarpsborg can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Sarpsborg is a regional capital in Norway, in Østfold, with about 59,038 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Sarpsborg
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Sarpsborg
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sarpsborg change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Sarpsborg on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:22 AM, the longest day lasts 18 h 36 min, compared with only 6 h 06 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:49 PM and 12:07 AM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:13 PM and 1:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sarpsborg and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| 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 |
Sarpsborg is located 73 km south of Oslo, so Dhuhr in Sarpsborg is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Oslo. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Sarpsborg.
Qibla direction in Sarpsborg
From Sarpsborg you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 139.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,785 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Sarpsborg and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Sarpsborg during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Sarpsborg is around 5:40 AM and iftar at 4:51 PM, so the fast lasts 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, for a fast of 13 h 29 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Sarpsborg is located
The coordinates of Sarpsborg are 59.2839° N and 11.1096° E. The closest places on our site are Fredrikstad (13 km), Halden (24 km), and Moss (31 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Østfold.
- Name
- Sarpsborg
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Østfold, Norway
- Population
- 59,038
- 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 Sarpsborg
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sarpsborg is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:23 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 79 minutes around 21 June: 5:57 PM for the majority, 7:16 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Sarpsborg 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 Sarpsborg
- Fredrikstad13 km · south-west
- Halden24 km · south-east
- Moss31 km · north-west
- Horten38 km · north-west
- Tønsberg40 km · west
- Sandefjord54 km · west
- Larvik66 km · west
- Asker72 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sarpsborg
Do prayer times in Sarpsborg differ from Oslo?
Yes. Sarpsborg is 73 km from Oslo, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Sarpsborg is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Oslo.
What is the Qibla direction in Sarpsborg?
The Qibla in Sarpsborg is 139.0° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,785 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Sarpsborg?
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.
What time is Fajr in Sarpsborg?
Fajr in Sarpsborg depends on the season: 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 Sarpsborg?
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.