Schedule Date
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Islamic Prayer Times Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib & Isha Essen, Germany
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Shawwal 2, 1447 AH
Upcoming Prayer
00:44:52
Dhuhr at 12:39
Method: Umm al-Qura University, Makkah
Juristic: Standard (Shafi'i)
Format: 24 Hour Format
Angle: 18.5° / 90 min
Lat: 51.4556°, Long: 7.0116°
Direct Answer
Today's prayer times in Essen, Germany
Today's prayer times in Essen, Germany for Saturday, March 21, 2026 are Fajr 04:36, Sunrise 06:33, Dhuhr 12:39, Asr 15:59, Maghrib 18:47, and Isha 20:17.
This page uses the Umm al-Qura University, Makkah calculation method, the Standard (Shafi'i) juristic setting, and the Europe/Busingen (UTC+1) time zone. Read the full methodology.
Qibla direction from Essen is 127.3° from north. Local mosque practice can differ slightly, so confirm important worship timings locally when needed.
Time Zone
Europe/Busingen (UTC+1)
Calc Method
Umm al-Qura University, Makkah
Juristic
Standard (Shafi'i)
Daily prayer times
Fajr
Sunrise
Dhuhr
Asr
Maghrib
Isha
About Prayer Times in Essen
Today's prayer times in Essen, Germany for Saturday, March 21, 2026 are Fajr 04:36, Sunrise 06:33, Dhuhr 12:39, Asr 15:59, Maghrib 18:47, and Isha 20:17.
Mecca - Umm al-Qura. This is the official method used in Saudi Arabia, based on the Umm al-Qura calendar of Mecca. Essen follows the Europe/Busingen (UTC+1) time zone, and the qibla direction shown on this page is 127.3° from north.
This city-specific prayer guide is more useful than a country-level average because sunrise, Maghrib, and the rest of the salah schedule depend on Essen's coordinates (51.455600/7.011600), its local date, and its own daylight window of about 14 hours and 11 minutes between Fajr and Maghrib. Germany currently has 70 covered city pages. Nearby covered locations include Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich.
For calculation details, juristic settings, and qibla methodology, see the Prayer Time Methodology page.
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Europe/Busingen (UTC+1)
Today's Hadith
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ اللَّيْثِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " إِذَا سَمِعْتُمُ النِّدَاءَ فَقُولُوا مِثْلَ ما يَقُولُ الْمُؤَذِّنُ ".
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Whenever you hear the Adhan, say what the Mu'adh-dhin is saying.
— Sahih al-Bukhari · Hadith 597
Today's Dua
وَاللَّهُ يُرِيدُ أَن يَتُوبَ عَلَيْكُمْ وَيُرِيدُ الَّذِينَ يَتَّبِعُونَ الشَّهَوَاتِ أَن تَمِيلُوا مَيْلًا عَظِيمًا
Allah wants to accept your repentance, but those who follow [their] passions want you to digress [into] a great deviation.
— Quran 4:27
Prayer Guide
Using Islamic Prayer Times in Essen
The daily rhythm in Essen is shaped by the city's own daylight window and timezone. Use today's Islamic prayer times in Essen to plan Fajr at 04:36, follow the next prayer, and keep a reliable local worship schedule close at hand.
Start the Day with Fajr
For many visitors, the first Islamic prayer time they check in Essen is Fajr at 04:36, followed by Sunrise at 06:33. This makes the page useful for early routines, fasting preparation, and planning a realistic start to the day.
Track the Full Daily Schedule
This page keeps today's Islamic prayer times together, so Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha stay easy to scan. Right now, the next prayer is Dhuhr at 12:39, and the full daylight-based worship window lasts about 14 hours and 11 minutes.
Use a City-Specific Prayer Guide
A local Islamic prayer time guide is more useful than a generic timetable when you need mosque planning, appointments, commuting, and evening worship to match the rhythm of Essen. If you are comparing nearby covered locations, this page links naturally to Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich.
Community Voices
Recent Prayer Requests from Essen
Community dua requests shared by Muslims in and around Essen.
SA
sabrPath
3h
Essen, Germany
Please make dua for our home. We are going through debt and stress. May Allah open halal rizq, ease our worries, and replace hardship with relief.
UM
UmmMariam
4h
Essen, Germany
Please pray for my son to return to salah with a soft heart. May Allah guide him, keep him in good company, and make faith beloved to him.
AB
abdullahWrites
5h
Essen, Germany
Please make dua for a family facing separation and anger. May Allah put mercy between their hearts and bring reconciliation.
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