Prayer Times in the Netherlands Today
Today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha times for 4 cities in the Netherlands, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Netherlands | 5:36 AM | 7:31 AM | 12:25 PM | 2:47 PM | 5:17 PM | 7:05 PM |
| Rotterdam Netherlands | 5:37 AM | 7:31 AM | 12:27 PM | 2:50 PM | 5:20 PM | 7:07 PM |
| The Hague Netherlands | 5:38 AM | 7:32 AM | 12:28 PM | 2:50 PM | 5:20 PM | 7:08 PM |
| Utrecht Netherlands | 5:35 AM | 7:29 AM | 12:24 PM | 2:47 PM | 5:17 PM | 7:04 PM |
How prayer times vary across the Netherlands
On Thursday, 29 October 2026, Fajr begins earliest in Utrecht (5:35 AM) and latest in The Hague (5:38 AM), a spread of 3 minutes on the clock. Maghrib, when the fast is opened in Ramadan, runs from 5:17 PM in Amsterdam to 5:20 PM in The Hague. All of these cities share one time zone, so the differences come only from where each city lies.
Calculation method used in the Netherlands
The Muslim World League angles with a high-latitude rule are a common default in the Netherlands.
- 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): Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht
First day of Ramadan 2027 in the Netherlands
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | 6:14 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 26m |
| Rotterdam | 6:16 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 27m |
| The Hague | 6:17 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 26m |
| Utrecht | 6:13 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 27m |
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 the Netherlands?
The Muslim World League angles with a high-latitude rule are a common default in the Netherlands. 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 the Netherlands?
Prayer times follow the sun, so they depend on each city's latitude and longitude. Today Fajr is earliest in Utrecht and latest in The Hague by the clock, and Maghrib ranges from 5:17 PM in Amsterdam to 5:20 PM in The Hague.
When does Ramadan 2027 start in the Netherlands?
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.