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Prayer times in Märsta
Muslims living in Märsta can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Märsta is a city in Sweden, in Stockholm County, with about 27,034 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Märsta today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Märsta
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Märsta change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Märsta on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 1:54 AM, the longest day lasts 18 h 44 min, against only 6 h on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:22 PM and 11:42 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:46 AM and 12:50 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Märsta and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 3:28 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:02 PM | 6:02 PM | 8:17 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 1:54 AM | 3:29 AM | 12:50 PM | 5:31 PM | 10:12 PM | 11:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:10 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:41 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:46 PM | 9:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:03 AM | 8:47 AM | 11:46 AM | 12:41 PM | 2:46 PM | 5:22 PM |
Märsta lies 35 km north of Stockholm, so Dhuhr in Märsta is called roughly 1 minute later than in Stockholm. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Märsta.
Qibla direction in Märsta
In Märsta you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 148.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,588 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Märsta and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Märsta
For those fasting in Märsta, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 4:22 PM and imsak at 5:13 AM on the first day, 10 h 59 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:36 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 30 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Sweden.
Märsta on the map
Märsta is located at 59.6216° N, 17.8548° E, in Stockholm County, in Sweden. The nearest administrative centre is Upplands Vasby, 12 km away. Close by you will find Upplands Vasby (12 km), Vallentuna (16 km), and Jakobsberg (22 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Märsta
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Stockholm County, Sweden
- Population
- 27,034
- Coordinates
- 59.62157, 17.85476
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 148.1° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,588 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Märsta
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Märsta comes roughly 79 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:50 PM instead of 5:31 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:56 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Märsta, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Märsta
- Upplands Vasby12 km · south
- Vallentuna16 km · south-east
- Jakobsberg22 km · south
- Sollentuna22 km · south
- Täby23 km · south-east
- Danderyd26 km · south
- Rinkeby26 km · south
- Uppsala29 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Märsta
How long is the fast in Märsta during Ramadan?
Roughly 10 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 30 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Märsta differ from Stockholm?
Yes. Märsta is 35 km from Stockholm, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Märsta comes roughly 1 minute later than in Stockholm.
What is the Qibla direction in Märsta?
The Qibla in Märsta is 148.1° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,588 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Märsta?
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 time is Fajr in Märsta?
Fajr in Märsta depends on the season: about 1:54 AM on 21 June and about 6:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.