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Prayer times in Motala
This page shows today’s prayer times in Motala, Östergötland County, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Sweden.
Prayer times in Motala today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Motala
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Motala change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Motala move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:09 AM on 21 June and 6:12 AM on 21 December, a shift of 4 h 03 min, while Maghrib moves between 3:07 PM and 10:12 PM. Daylight reaches 18 h 21 min in the summer solstice and drops to 6 h 19 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 3:44 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:15 PM | 6:13 PM | 8:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:09 AM | 3:51 AM | 1:02 PM | 5:40 PM | 10:12 PM | 11:48 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:27 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:57 PM | 9:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:12 AM | 8:48 AM | 11:58 AM | 12:59 PM | 3:07 PM | 5:35 PM |
Compared with Stockholm, Dhuhr in Motala comes roughly 12 minutes later than in Stockholm, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 4 minutes later than in the capital. Motala is 195 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Motala
The Qibla in Motala is at 143.6° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,579 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 143.6°.
Fasting hours in Motala during Ramadan
Ramadan in Motala: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:24 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 4:38 PM, roughly 11 h 04 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 28 min, longer by 144 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Motala
The coordinates of Motala are 58.5371° N and 15.0365° E. The closest places on our site are Linköping (37 km), Kumla (66 km), and Norrköping (67 km). Linköping, the nearest administrative centre, is 37 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Östergötland County.
- Name
- Motala
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Östergötland County, Sweden
- Population
- 30,944
- Coordinates
- 58.53706, 15.03649
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 143.6° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,579 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Motala
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Motala takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:07 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 78 minutes around 21 June: 5:40 PM for the majority, 6:58 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Motala 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 Motala
- Linköping37 km · east
- Kumla66 km · north
- Norrköping67 km · east
- Skövde71 km · west
- Mariestad73 km · west
- Örebro83 km · north
- Katrineholm85 km · north-east
- Karlskoga93 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Motala
What time is Fajr in Motala?
Fajr in Motala changes with the seasons: about 2:09 AM on 21 June and about 6:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Motala?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:07 PM on 21 December and 10:12 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Motala?
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 Motala?
The Qibla in Motala is 143.6° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,579 km away.
How long is the fast in Motala during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 28 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.