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Prayer times in Amsterdam
Muslims living in Amsterdam can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Amsterdam is a city in the United States, in New York, with about 18,008 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Amsterdam today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Amsterdam
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Amsterdam by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Amsterdam on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:30 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 21 min, compared with only 9 h 01 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:51 PM and 10:27 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:55 AM and 1:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Amsterdam and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:42 AM | 7:00 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:28 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:27 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:30 AM | 5:18 AM | 12:59 PM | 5:04 PM | 8:39 PM | 10:27 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:27 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:13 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:59 AM | 7:24 AM | 11:55 AM | 2:08 PM | 4:25 PM | 5:51 PM |
Amsterdam is located 509 km north-east of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Amsterdam is called about 11 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Amsterdam.
Finding the Qibla from Amsterdam
In Amsterdam you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 58.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,189 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Amsterdam and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Amsterdam during Ramadan
Fasting in Amsterdam, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:19 PM and imsak at 5:34 AM on the first day, 11 h 35 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:56 PM and the fast lasts 12 h 54 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Where Amsterdam is located
The coordinates of Amsterdam are 42.9387° N and 74.1882° W. The closest places on our site are Glenville (11 km), Gloversville (18 km), and Rotterdam (24 km). Schenectady, the nearest administrative centre, is 25 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around New York.
- Name
- Amsterdam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- New York, United States
- Population
- 18,008
- Coordinates
- 42.93869, -74.18819
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 58.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,189 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Amsterdam
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Amsterdam is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:04 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:04 PM for the majority, 6:17 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Amsterdam (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Amsterdam
- Glenville11 km · east
- Gloversville18 km · north-west
- Rotterdam24 km · south-east
- Schenectady25 km · south-east
- Clifton Park35 km · east
- Saratoga Springs37 km · north-east
- Latham41 km · south-east
- Cohoes44 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Amsterdam
What time is Fajr in Amsterdam?
Fajr in Amsterdam changes with the seasons: about 3:30 AM on 21 June and about 5:59 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Amsterdam differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Amsterdam is 509 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Amsterdam comes about 11 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
Which calculation method is used for Amsterdam?
We use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method: Fajr at 15° and Isha when the sun is 15° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
What is the Qibla direction in Amsterdam?
The Qibla in Amsterdam is 58.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,189 km away.
How long is the fast in Amsterdam during Ramadan?
About 11 h 35 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 54 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.