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Prayer times in Karlstad
This page shows today’s prayer times in Karlstad, Värmland County, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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 Sweden.
Adhan times in Karlstad today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Karlstad
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Karlstad change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Karlstad on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:12 AM, the longest day lasts 18 h 38 min, against only 6 h 04 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:40 PM and 11:58 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:04 PM and 1:08 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Karlstad and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 3:47 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:20 PM | 6:20 PM | 8:33 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:12 AM | 3:49 AM | 1:08 PM | 5:48 PM | 10:27 PM | 11:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:29 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:05 PM | 7:04 PM | 9:17 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:20 AM | 9:02 AM | 12:04 PM | 1:00 PM | 3:06 PM | 5:40 PM |
Karlstad lies 259 km west of Stockholm, so Dhuhr in Karlstad comes about 18 minutes later than in Stockholm. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Karlstad.
Finding the Qibla from Karlstad
From Karlstad you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 142.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,707 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Karlstad 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 Karlstad
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Karlstad is around 5:30 AM and iftar at 4:41 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 01 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:14 AM and iftar to 5:53 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 29 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Karlstad on the map
The coordinates of Karlstad are 59.3793° N and 13.5036° E. The closest places on our site are Kristinehamn (35 km), Karlskoga (58 km), and Mariestad (77 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Värmland County.
- Name
- Karlstad
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Värmland County, Sweden
- Population
- 61,492
- Coordinates
- 59.37930, 13.50357
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 142.2° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,707 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Karlstad
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Karlstad takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:14 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 79 minutes around 21 June: 5:48 PM for the majority, 7:07 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Karlstad in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Karlstad
Prayer times in Karlstad: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Karlstad?
Fajr in Karlstad depends on the season: about 2:12 AM on 21 June and about 6:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Karlstad during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 29 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Karlstad?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:06 PM on 21 December and 10:27 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Karlstad?
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 Karlstad?
The Qibla in Karlstad is 142.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,707 km away.