Region · Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Prayer times in Svalbard
This page gives today’s prayer times in Svalbard, a region of Svalbard and Jan Mayen, together with links to the 1 cities of Svalbard that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Longyearbyen; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Salah times in Svalbard today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Svalbard
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Svalbard
Prayer times in Svalbard vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 12:59 AM and Maghrib at 12:59 AM, for a day of 24 h. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 7:37 AM and Maghrib to 11:55 AM, and the day is just 0 h. The difference 24 h between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 2:26 AM | 5:54 AM | 12:05 PM | 2:18 PM | 6:20 PM | 9:37 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 12:59 AM | 12:59 AM | 12:59 PM | 7:08 PM | 12:59 AM | 12:59 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 3:06 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:50 PM | 3:03 PM | 7:03 PM | 10:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:37 AM | 11:55 AM | 11:55 AM | 2:46 PM | 11:55 AM | 3:51 PM |
Svalbard is very close to Longyearbyen (less than 1 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Svalbard comes at almost exactly the same time as Longyearbyen. People in the surrounding districts can use the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla in Svalbard and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Svalbard is at 153.3° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,442 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 153.3°.
Fasting hours in Svalbard during Ramadan
Fasting in Svalbard, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 12:12 PM and imsak at 4:58 AM on the first day, 7 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 4:59 PM for a fast of 13 h 56 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.
Svalbard on the map
Svalbard is one of the regions of Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Its main city, Longyearbyen, lies at 78.2233° N, 15.6469° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Svalbard
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Coordinates
- 78.22334, 15.64689
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 153.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,442 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Svalbard
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Svalbard takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:05 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 133 minutes around 21 June: 7:08 PM for the majority, 9:21 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Svalbard and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Svalbard
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Svalbard
What is the Qibla direction in Svalbard?
The Qibla in Svalbard is 153.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,442 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Svalbard?
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.
How long is the fast in Svalbard during Ramadan?
Roughly 7 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 56 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Svalbard?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 11:55 AM on 21 December and 12:59 AM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Svalbard differ from Longyearbyen?
Hardly: Svalbard is only less than 1 km from Longyearbyen, so the difference stays within a minute or two.