Regional capital · Canton of Lucerne
Prayer times in Lucerne
This page shows today’s prayer times in Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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 the usual reference in Switzerland.
Today’s prayer times in Lucerne
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Lucerne prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Lucerne change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Lucerne move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:06 AM on 21 June and 6:18 AM on 21 December, a difference of 3 h 12 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:40 PM and 9:26 PM. Daylight reaches 15 h 54 min around the summer solstice and drops to 8 h 30 min in 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 | 4:48 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:39 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:06 AM | 5:31 AM | 1:29 PM | 5:42 PM | 9:26 PM | 11:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:31 AM | 7:14 AM | 1:19 PM | 4:41 PM | 7:23 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:18 AM | 8:10 AM | 12:25 PM | 2:23 PM | 4:40 PM | 6:25 PM |
Lucerne lies 66 km east of Bern, so Dhuhr in Lucerne is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Bern. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Lucerne.
Qibla direction in Lucerne
The Qibla in Lucerne is at 124.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,014 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 124.3°.
Fasting hours in Lucerne during Ramadan
For those fasting in Lucerne, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:40 PM and imsak at 5:49 AM on the first day, 11 h 40 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:23 PM for a fast of 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Switzerland.
Where Lucerne is located
The coordinates of Lucerne are 47.0505° N and 8.3064° E. The closest places on our site are Kriens (3 km), Emmen (4 km), and Stans (11 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Canton of Lucerne.
- Name
- Lucerne
- Local name
- Luzern
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland
- Population
- 81,691
- Coordinates
- 47.05048, 8.30635
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 124.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,014 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Lucerne
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Lucerne comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:56 PM instead of 5:42 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:34 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Lucerne and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Lucerne
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Lucerne
How long is the fast in Lucerne during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 40 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Lucerne?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:40 PM on 21 December and 9:26 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Lucerne?
Fajr in Lucerne depends on the season: about 3:06 AM on 21 June and about 6:18 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Lucerne differ from Bern?
Yes. Lucerne is 66 km from Bern, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Lucerne comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Bern.
Which calculation method is used for Lucerne?
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.