Prayer Times in France Today
Today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha times for 7 cities in France, using the Muslim World League method and the standard Asr time most widely followed there. Open a city for its monthly timetable, Qibla direction and settings.
| City | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lille France | 5:43 AM | 7:34 AM | 12:32 PM | 2:59 PM | 5:28 PM | 7:13 PM |
| Lyon France | 5:36 AM | 7:16 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:05 PM | 5:32 PM | 7:06 PM |
| Marseille France | 5:33 AM | 7:10 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:08 PM | 5:34 PM | 7:05 PM |
| Nice France | 5:26 AM | 7:03 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:00 PM | 5:26 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Paris France | 5:46 AM | 7:33 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:07 PM | 5:35 PM | 7:16 PM |
| Strasbourg France | 5:24 AM | 7:10 AM | 12:14 PM | 2:46 PM | 5:14 PM | 6:54 PM |
| Toulouse France | 5:49 AM | 7:26 AM | 12:39 PM | 3:23 PM | 5:49 PM | 7:20 PM |
How prayer times vary across France
On Thursday, 29 October 2026, Fajr begins earliest in Strasbourg (5:24 AM) and latest in Toulouse (5:49 AM), a spread of 25 minutes on the clock. Maghrib, when the fast is opened in Ramadan, runs from 5:14 PM in Strasbourg to 5:49 PM in Toulouse. All of these cities share one time zone, so the differences come only from where each city lies.
Calculation method used in France
The Muslim World League angles are used as a neutral default; French mosques vary widely (some use 12° or 15° angles), so compare with your local mosque.
- Method: Muslim World League, with Fajr at 18° and Isha at 17°.
- Asr: Standard (Shafi, Maliki, Hanbali). Asr begins when an object's shadow equals its length (plus its noon shadow).
- How every method works is explained on our sources and methods page.
Time zone
- Central European Standard Time (UTC+1 today): Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Paris, Strasbourg, Toulouse
First day of Ramadan 2027 in France
Sehri ends at Fajr and the fast is opened at Maghrib. Times for Monday, 8 February 2027, the first day of Ramadan 1448 on the Umm al-Qura calendar.
| City | Sehri ends | Iftar | Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lille | 6:21 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 31m |
| Lyon | 6:13 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 43m |
| Marseille | 6:10 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 49m |
| Nice | 6:02 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 49m |
| Paris | 6:24 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 35m |
| Strasbourg | 6:02 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 36m |
| Toulouse | 6:26 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 49m |
Full 30-day timetables are on each city's Ramadan page. Times are calculated estimates; follow your local mosque's announcement.
Frequently asked questions
Which prayer time method is used in France?
The Muslim World League angles are used as a neutral default; French mosques vary widely (some use 12° or 15° angles), so compare with your local mosque. This page and every city page use the Muslim World League method (Fajr 18°, Isha 17°) with the standard Asr time by default. You can change both on any city page.
Why are prayer times different across France?
Prayer times follow the sun, so they depend on each city's latitude and longitude. Today Fajr is earliest in Strasbourg and latest in Toulouse by the clock, and Maghrib ranges from 5:14 PM in Strasbourg to 5:49 PM in Toulouse.
When does Ramadan 2027 start in France?
On the Umm al-Qura calendar, Ramadan 1448 begins on Monday, 8 February 2027. The actual start depends on moon sighting and local announcements and may differ by a day.