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Prayer times in Canton of Aargau

This page gives today’s prayer times in Canton of Aargau, a region of Switzerland, together with links to the 3 cities of Canton of Aargau that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Aarau; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.

Namaz times in Canton of Aargau today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

The times in this card are calculated for Aarau, the main city of Canton of Aargau. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Each country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in Switzerland we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer) and follow daylight saving time automatically where it is used. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Prayer calendar for Canton of Aargau

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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How prayer times in Canton of Aargau change through the year

The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Canton of Aargau on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:06 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 57 min, against only 8 h 27 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:26 PM and 11:45 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:26 PM and 1:30 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Canton of Aargau and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Canton of Aargau (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox4:48 AM6:32 AM12:35 PM3:56 PM6:40 PM8:17 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice3:06 AM5:31 AM1:30 PM5:44 PM9:28 PM11:45 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox5:32 AM7:15 AM1:20 PM4:41 PM7:24 PM9:02 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice6:20 AM8:12 AM12:26 PM2:22 PM4:39 PM6:26 PM

Canton of Aargau lies 67 km north-east of Bern, so Dhuhr in Canton of Aargau is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Bern. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Canton of Aargau.

Qibla direction in Canton of Aargau

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The Qibla in Canton of Aargau is at 124.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,051 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 124.4°.

Ramadan timetable for Canton of Aargau

Ramadan in Canton of Aargau: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:50 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:40 PM, about 11 h 40 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 13 min, longer by 93 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).

About Canton of Aargau

Canton of Aargau is one of the regions of Switzerland. Its main city, Aarau, lies at 47.3925° N, 8.0442° E. The region has 3 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.

Name
Canton of Aargau
Local name
Aargau
Type
Region
Part of
Switzerland
Coordinates
47.39254, 8.04422
Time zone
UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
124.4° (south-east)
Distance to Makkah
4,051 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Canton of Aargau

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Canton of Aargau is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:35 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:44 PM for the majority, 6:58 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 Canton of Aargau (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.

Prayer times in the cities of Canton of Aargau

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Prayer times in Canton of Aargau: questions and answers

What time is Fajr in Canton of Aargau?

Fajr in Canton of Aargau depends on the season: about 3:06 AM on 21 June and about 6:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

What is the Qibla direction in Canton of Aargau?

The Qibla in Canton of Aargau is 124.4° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,051 km away.

When is Maghrib in Canton of Aargau?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:39 PM on 21 December and 9:28 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

Which calculation method is used for Canton of Aargau?

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.

How long is the fast in Canton of Aargau during Ramadan?

Roughly 11 h 40 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

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