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Prayer times in Canton of Obwalden
Prayer times in Canton of Obwalden (Switzerland): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Canton of Obwalden has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Canton of Obwalden
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Canton of Obwalden
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Canton of Obwalden by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Canton of Obwalden on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:06 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 53 min, against only 8 h 31 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:26 PM and 11:43 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:25 PM and 1:29 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Canton of Obwalden and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:48 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:39 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:06 AM | 5:32 AM | 1:29 PM | 5:42 PM | 9:25 PM | 11:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:32 AM | 7:15 AM | 1:19 PM | 4:41 PM | 7:23 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:18 AM | 8:09 AM | 12:25 PM | 2:23 PM | 4:41 PM | 6:26 PM |
Canton of Obwalden lies 61 km east of Bern, so Dhuhr in Canton of Obwalden comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Bern. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Canton of Obwalden.
Qibla direction in Canton of Obwalden
In Canton of Obwalden you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 124.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,008 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Canton of Obwalden 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 Canton of Obwalden during Ramadan
Ramadan in Canton of Obwalden: 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 41 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 12 min, longer by 91 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Canton of Obwalden
Canton of Obwalden is one of the regions of Switzerland. Its main city, Sarnen, lies at 46.8961° N, 8.2453° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Canton of Obwalden
- Local name
- Obwalden
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Switzerland
- Coordinates
- 46.89611, 8.24531
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 124.0° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,008 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Canton of Obwalden
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Canton of Obwalden comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:56 PM instead of 5:42 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:35 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Canton of Obwalden and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Canton of Obwalden
- Prayer times in Sarnen10,368
Prayer times near Canton of Obwalden
- Canton of Nidwalden11 km · north-east
- Canton of Lucerne18 km · north
- Canton of Uri30 km · east
- Canton of Schwyz34 km · north-east
- Canton of Zug37 km · north-east
- Canton of Zurich57 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Canton of Obwalden
How long is the fast in Canton of Obwalden during Ramadan?
About 11 h 41 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Canton of Obwalden?
Fajr in Canton of Obwalden 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.
Which calculation method is used for Canton of Obwalden?
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.
When is Maghrib in Canton of Obwalden?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:41 PM on 21 December and 9:25 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Canton of Obwalden differ from Bern?
Yes. Canton of Obwalden is 61 km from Bern, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Canton of Obwalden comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Bern.