Regional capital · Västra Götaland County
Prayer times in Gothenburg
Looking for the adhan times in Gothenburg? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County. Every figure is computed for 57.7072° N, 11.9668° E, which means the times match Gothenburg itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Gothenburg
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Gothenburg prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Gothenburg by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Gothenburg on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:25 AM, the longest day lasts 18 h 06 min, against only 6 h 32 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:50 PM and 11:57 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:10 PM and 1:14 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gothenburg and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:00 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:25 PM | 8:32 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:25 AM | 4:11 AM | 1:14 PM | 5:50 PM | 10:17 PM | 11:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:43 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:14 PM | 7:10 PM | 9:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:23 AM | 8:54 AM | 12:10 PM | 1:16 PM | 3:26 PM | 5:50 PM |
Compared with Stockholm, Dhuhr in Gothenburg is called about 24 minutes later than in Stockholm, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 9 minutes later than in the capital. Gothenburg is 397 km from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Gothenburg and distance to Makkah
From Gothenburg you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 139.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,620 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Gothenburg 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.
Fasting hours in Gothenburg during Ramadan
For those fasting in Gothenburg, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 4:54 PM and imsak at 5:36 AM on the first day, 11 h 07 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:01 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 26 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Sweden.
Gothenburg on the map
Gothenburg is located at 57.7072° N, 11.9668° E, in Västra Götaland County, in Sweden. Nearby places include Mölndal (6 km), Västra Frölunda (7 km), and Partille (9 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Gothenburg
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Västra Götaland County, Sweden
- Population
- 608,462
- Coordinates
- 57.70716, 11.96679
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 139.0° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,620 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gothenburg
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Gothenburg comes roughly 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:08 PM instead of 5:50 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:20 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Gothenburg, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Gothenburg
- Mölndal6 km · south-east
- Västra Frölunda7 km · south
- Partille9 km · north-east
- Björlanda10 km · north-west
- Mölnlycke10 km · south-east
- Kungälv18 km · north
- Lerum19 km · east
- Kungsbacka25 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gothenburg
What is the Qibla direction in Gothenburg?
The Qibla in Gothenburg is 139.0° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,620 km away.
Do prayer times in Gothenburg differ from Stockholm?
Yes. Gothenburg is 397 km from Stockholm, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Gothenburg is called about 24 minutes later than in Stockholm.
When is Maghrib in Gothenburg?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:26 PM on 21 December and 10:17 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Gothenburg during Ramadan?
About 11 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 26 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Gothenburg?
Fajr in Gothenburg changes with the seasons: about 2:25 AM on 21 June and about 6:23 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.