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Prayer times in Västerbotten County
Prayer times in Västerbotten County (Sweden): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Västerbotten County has 2 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Västerbotten County today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Västerbotten County
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Västerbotten County change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Västerbotten County move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 1:18 AM on 21 June and 6:04 AM on 21 December, a shift of 4 h 46 min, while Maghrib moves between 1:46 PM and 11:07 PM. Daylight peaks at 20 h 53 min in the summer solstice and drops to 4 h 18 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 | 2:52 AM | 5:41 AM | 11:47 AM | 2:45 PM | 5:53 PM | 8:32 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 1:18 AM | 2:14 AM | 12:41 PM | 5:33 PM | 11:07 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 3:33 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:37 PM | 9:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:04 AM | 9:28 AM | 11:37 AM | 12:01 PM | 1:46 PM | 5:00 PM |
Compared with Stockholm, Dhuhr in Västerbotten County is called roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Stockholm, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 59 minutes later than in the capital. Västerbotten County is 513 km away from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Västerbotten County and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Västerbotten County is at 153.5° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,935 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 153.5°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Västerbotten County
Ramadan in Västerbotten County: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:02 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 3:51 PM, roughly 10 h 39 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 42 min, longer by 183 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Västerbotten County
Västerbotten County is one of the regions of Sweden. Its main city, Umeå, lies at 63.8284° N, 20.2597° E. The region has 2 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
- Västerbotten County
- Local name
- Västerbotten
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Sweden
- Coordinates
- 63.82842, 20.25972
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 153.5° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,935 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Västerbotten County
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Västerbotten County takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:47 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 83 minutes around 21 June: 5:33 PM for the majority, 6:55 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Västerbotten County (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), whatever your location.
Salah times across Västerbotten County
- Prayer times in Umeå130,224
- Skellefteå35,516
Prayer times near Västerbotten County
- Västernorrland County177 km · south-west
- Norrbotten County215 km · north-east
- Jämtland County288 km · west
- Gävleborg County386 km · south-west
- Dalarna County431 km · south-west
- Uppsala County462 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Västerbotten County
Do prayer times in Västerbotten County differ from Stockholm?
Yes. Västerbotten County is 513 km from Stockholm, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Västerbotten County is called roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Stockholm.
When is Maghrib in Västerbotten County?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 1:46 PM on 21 December and 11:07 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Västerbotten County?
The Qibla in Västerbotten County is 153.5° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,935 km away.
What time is Fajr in Västerbotten County?
Fajr in Västerbotten County depends on the season: about 1:18 AM on 21 June and about 6:04 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Västerbotten County?
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.