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Prayer times in Rotterdam
Muslims living in Rotterdam can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Rotterdam is a city in the United States, in New York, with about 20,652 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Rotterdam today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Rotterdam
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Rotterdam change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Rotterdam on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:31 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 20 min, compared with only 9 h 02 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:50 PM and 10:25 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:54 AM and 1:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rotterdam and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:42 AM | 6:59 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:28 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:31 AM | 5:18 AM | 12:58 PM | 5:02 PM | 8:38 PM | 10:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:12 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:58 AM | 7:23 AM | 11:54 AM | 2:07 PM | 4:25 PM | 5:50 PM |
Rotterdam lies 504 km north-east of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Rotterdam is called about 12 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Rotterdam.
Finding the Qibla from Rotterdam
The Qibla in Rotterdam is at 58.4° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,183 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 58.4°.
Fasting hours in Rotterdam during Ramadan
Fasting in Rotterdam, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:18 PM and imsak at 5:33 AM on the first day, 11 h 35 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:55 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.
Rotterdam on the map
Rotterdam is located at 42.7870° N, 73.9710° W, in New York, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Schenectady, 4 km away. Nearby places include Schenectady (4 km), Glenville (17 km), and Latham (18 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Rotterdam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- New York, United States
- Population
- 20,652
- Coordinates
- 42.78702, -73.97096
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 58.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,183 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Rotterdam
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Rotterdam comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:16 PM instead of 5:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:03 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Rotterdam (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Rotterdam
- Schenectady4 km · north-east
- Glenville17 km · north-west
- Latham18 km · east
- Clifton Park19 km · north-east
- West Albany20 km · south-east
- Cohoes22 km · east
- Albany23 km · south-east
- Troy24 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Rotterdam
What time is Fajr in Rotterdam?
Fajr in Rotterdam changes with the seasons: about 3:31 AM on 21 June and about 5:58 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Rotterdam?
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 Rotterdam?
The Qibla in Rotterdam is 58.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,183 km away.
How long is the fast in Rotterdam 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.
Do prayer times in Rotterdam differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Rotterdam is 504 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Rotterdam is called about 12 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.