Regional capital · Satu Mare County
Prayer times in Satu Mare
Looking for the prayer times in Satu Mare? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Satu Mare, Satu Mare County. Every figure is computed for 47.7993° N, 22.8626° E, so the times reflect Satu Mare itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Satu Mare today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Satu Mare
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Satu Mare change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Satu Mare move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:06 AM on 21 June and 6:21 AM on 21 December, a shift of 3 h 15 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:38 PM and 9:31 PM. Daylight reaches 16 h 01 min in the summer solstice and falls to 8 h 24 min in 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 | 4:48 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:41 PM | 8:19 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:06 AM | 5:30 AM | 1:30 PM | 5:45 PM | 9:31 PM | 11:47 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:31 AM | 7:16 AM | 1:21 PM | 4:42 PM | 7:25 PM | 9:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:21 AM | 8:14 AM | 12:26 PM | 2:21 PM | 4:38 PM | 6:26 PM |
Satu Mare lies 450 km north-west of Bucharest, so Dhuhr in Satu Mare is called roughly 13 minutes later than in Bucharest. 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 Satu Mare.
Finding the Qibla from Satu Mare
The Qibla in Satu Mare is at 146.7° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,302 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 146.7°.
Fasting hours in Satu Mare during Ramadan
Ramadan in Satu Mare: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:51 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:40 PM, roughly 11 h 38 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 13 min, longer by 95 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Satu Mare
The coordinates of Satu Mare are 47.7993° N and 22.8626° E. The closest places on our site are Carei (32 km), Baia Mare (55 km), and Şimleu Silvaniei (63 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Satu Mare County.
- Name
- Satu Mare
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Satu Mare County, Romania
- Population
- 112,490
- Coordinates
- 47.79926, 22.86255
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 146.7° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,302 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Satu Mare
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Satu Mare comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:59 PM instead of 5:45 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:36 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Satu Mare, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Satu Mare
- Carei32 km · south-west
- Baia Mare55 km · east
- Şimleu Silvaniei63 km · south
- Baia Sprie64 km · east
- Zalău68 km · south
- Sighetu Marmaţiei78 km · east
- Dej104 km · south-east
- Oradea110 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Satu Mare
What time is Fajr in Satu Mare?
Fajr in Satu Mare changes with the seasons: about 3:06 AM on 21 June and about 6:21 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Satu Mare?
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 is the Qibla direction in Satu Mare?
The Qibla in Satu Mare is 146.7° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,302 km away.
How long is the fast in Satu Mare during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 38 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Satu Mare differ from Bucharest?
Yes. Satu Mare is 450 km from Bucharest, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Satu Mare comes about 13 minutes later than in Bucharest.