Region · Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Prayer times in Jan Mayen
This page gives today’s prayer times in Jan Mayen, a region of Svalbard and Jan Mayen, together with links to the 1 cities and towns of Jan Mayen that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Olonkinbyen; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Namaz times in Jan Mayen today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Jan Mayen
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Jan Mayen
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Jan Mayen on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:37 AM, the longest day lasts 24 h, against only 0 h on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:28 PM and 2:37 AM, while Dhuhr moves between 1:33 PM and 2:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Jan Mayen and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:04 AM | 7:35 AM | 1:42 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:52 PM | 11:11 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:37 AM | 2:37 AM | 2:37 PM | 7:54 PM | 2:37 AM | 2:37 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:47 AM | 8:17 AM | 2:27 PM | 5:08 PM | 8:35 PM | 11:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 8:24 AM | 1:33 PM | 1:33 PM | 2:20 PM | 1:33 PM | 6:28 PM |
Jan Mayen lies 1,069 km south-west of Longyearbyen, so Dhuhr in Jan Mayen is called about 97 minutes later than in Longyearbyen. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Jan Mayen.
Qibla direction in Jan Mayen
The Qibla in Jan Mayen is at 123.6° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,323 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 123.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Jan Mayen
Fasting in Jan Mayen, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 4:44 PM and imsak at 6:53 AM on the first day, 9 h 41 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:05 PM for a fast of 14 h 22 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.
Where Jan Mayen is located
Jan Mayen is one of the regions of Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Its main city, Olonkinbyen, is at 70.9221° N, 8.7187° W. The region has 1 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Jan Mayen
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Coordinates
- 70.92210, -8.71870
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 123.6° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,323 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Jan Mayen
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Jan Mayen comes roughly 95 minutes later around the summer solstice (9:29 PM instead of 7:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:42 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Cities and towns in Jan Mayen
Prayer times in Jan Mayen: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Jan Mayen?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 1:33 PM on 21 December and 2:37 AM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Jan Mayen?
Fajr in Jan Mayen depends on the season: about 2:37 AM on 21 June and about 8:24 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Jan Mayen?
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 Jan Mayen?
The Qibla in Jan Mayen is 123.6° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,323 km away.
Do prayer times in Jan Mayen differ from Longyearbyen?
Yes. Jan Mayen is 1,069 km from Longyearbyen, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Jan Mayen is called about 97 minutes later than in Longyearbyen.