Regional capital · Commewijne District
Prayer times in Nieuw Amsterdam
This page shows today’s prayer times in Nieuw Amsterdam, Commewijne District, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Suriname.
Namaz times in Nieuw Amsterdam today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Nieuw Amsterdam prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Nieuw Amsterdam change through the year
Prayer times in Nieuw Amsterdam vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 5:12 AM and Maghrib at 6:56 PM, for a day of 12 h 28 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:30 AM and Maghrib to 6:32 PM, and the day is just 11 h 47 min. The difference 0 h 41 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:36 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:48 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:51 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:30 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:43 PM |
Nieuw Amsterdam lies right next to Paramaribo (9 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Nieuw Amsterdam comes at almost exactly the same time as Paramaribo. People in the surrounding districts can rely on the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla in Nieuw Amsterdam and distance to Makkah
In Nieuw Amsterdam you pray towards the east, at an angle of 68.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,274 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Nieuw Amsterdam and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Nieuw Amsterdam during Ramadan
For those fasting in Nieuw Amsterdam, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:52 PM and imsak at 5:36 AM on the first day, 13 h 06 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:52 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Suriname.
Where Nieuw Amsterdam is located
The coordinates of Nieuw Amsterdam are 5.8857° N and 55.0887° W. The nearest cities on our site are Paramaribo (9 km), Lelydorp (26 km), and Onverwacht (35 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Commewijne District.
- Name
- Nieuw Amsterdam
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Commewijne District, Suriname
- Population
- 4,935
- Coordinates
- 5.88573, -55.08871
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,274 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nieuw Amsterdam
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nieuw Amsterdam is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:48 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 61 minutes around 21 June: 4:09 PM for the majority, 5:10 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Nieuw Amsterdam and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Nieuw Amsterdam
- Paramaribo9 km · west
- Lelydorp26 km · south-west
- Onverwacht35 km · south
- Groningen43 km · west
- Brokopondo93 km · south
- Albina122 km · east
- Totness137 km · west
- Nieuw Nickerie208 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nieuw Amsterdam
Which calculation method is used for Nieuw Amsterdam?
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 Nieuw Amsterdam?
The Qibla in Nieuw Amsterdam is 68.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,274 km away.
Do prayer times in Nieuw Amsterdam differ from Paramaribo?
Hardly: Nieuw Amsterdam is only 9 km from Paramaribo, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
How long is the fast in Nieuw Amsterdam during Ramadan?
About 13 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Nieuw Amsterdam?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:32 PM on 21 December and 6:56 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.