Prayer Times Cologne

50.9375°N, 6.9603°E··August 18, 2026
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Qibla: 127°

Next Prayer

Fajr

00:16:43

at 04:07

Today

🌙

Imsak

03:57

🌅

Fajr

04:07

☀️

Sunrise

06:17

🌞

Dhuhr

13:41

🌤️

Asr

18:37

🌇

Maghrib

20:54

🌙

Isha

22:53

Monthly Prayer Times

August 2026

DateImsakFajrDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
1.03:0203:1213:4418:5821:2523:47
2.03:0603:1613:4318:5721:2423:43
3.03:1003:2013:4318:5621:2223:40
4.03:1303:2313:4318:5521:2023:37
5.03:1703:2713:4318:5421:1923:33
6.03:2003:3013:4318:5321:1723:30
7.03:2403:3413:4318:5221:1523:27
8.03:2703:3713:4318:5121:1323:24
9.03:3003:4013:4318:4921:1123:21
10.03:3303:4313:4318:4821:1023:17
11.03:3703:4713:4218:4721:0823:14
12.03:4003:5013:4218:4621:0623:11
13.03:4303:5313:4218:4421:0423:08
14.03:4603:5613:4218:4321:0223:05
15.03:4903:5913:4218:4221:0023:02
16.03:5104:0113:4118:4020:5822:59
17.03:5404:0413:4118:3920:5622:56
18.Today03:5704:0713:4118:3720:5422:53
19.04:0004:1013:4118:3620:5222:50
20.04:0304:1313:4118:3520:5022:47
21.04:0504:1513:4018:3320:4822:44
22.04:0804:1813:4018:3220:4622:41
23.04:1004:2013:4018:3020:4422:38
24.04:1304:2313:4018:2920:4222:35
25.04:1604:2613:3918:2720:4022:32
26.04:1804:2813:3918:2520:3822:29
27.04:2004:3013:3918:2420:3622:26
28.04:2304:3313:3818:2220:3322:23
29.04:2504:3513:3818:2120:3122:20
30.04:2804:3813:3818:1920:2922:18
31.04:3004:4013:3718:1720:2722:15

Prayer Times in Cologne — Overview

Islamic prayer times in Cologne (Germany) are astronomically calculated based on the coordinates 50.9375°N, 6.9603°E. NamazWorld uses the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı (Turkish Directorate of Religious Affairs) calculation method by default, with a Fajr angle of 18° and an Isha angle of 17°.

The 6 Daily Prayers

Muslims in Cologne perform six prayers daily: Imsak (beginning of the fast, approx. 10 min. before Fajr), Fajr (morning prayer at dawn), Dhuhr (midday prayer after the zenith), Asr (afternoon prayer), Maghrib (evening prayer at sunset) and Isha (night prayer at nightfall).

Qibla Direction for Cologne

The Qibla direction (direction towards the Kaaba in Mecca) in Cologne is exactly 127° from geographic north. This calculation is based on the great circle method.

Recommended Calculation Method

For Cologne in Germany, NamazWorld recommends the Diyanet method, which is used by most mosques in Central Europe. A total of 11 recognized calculation methods are available.

Fasting & Daylight in Cologne

The fasting length in Cologne varies through the year between 10 h 15 min on the shortest day and 20 h 33 min on the longest. Today, Muslims in Cologne fast 16 h 57 min from Imsak until breaking the fast (Iftar) at sunset.

Fasting length today (Imsak–Maghrib)

16 h 57 min

Daylight today

14 h 23 min

Longest fasting day (summer)

20 h 33 min

Shortest fasting day (winter)

10 h 15 min

Mosques in Cologne

12 mosques and Islamic prayer places in and around Cologne are listed in OpenStreetMap. The prayer times on this page apply to all local congregations.

  • Islamische Akademie Villa Hahnenburg

    Köln district

  • Veysel-Karani-Moschee

  • Ayasofya-Moschee

    Köln district

  • Kuba-Moschee

  • Mevlana-Moschee

  • Tauhid Moschee

  • Taqiyyu'd-Din al-Hilali Moschee

  • Weidenpesch Mescidi (Moschee)

    Köln district

  • Islamisches Kulturzentrum Köln - Schiitische Gemeinde

    Köln district

  • Moschee Deutz

  • Hamza Moschee

  • Al-Nur Moschee

    Köln district

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors. Provided without guarantee — please confirm opening and prayer times directly with the congregation.

About Cologne

Country
Germany
Region
North Rhine-Westphalia
Latitude
50.9375°
Longitude
6.9603°
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Qibla Direction
127°
Distance to Mecca
4,345 km
Population
1,085,664

From the Quran

"And establish prayer and give zakat and bow with those who bow." — Surah Al-Baqarah 2:43

Calculation Method

Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı is used as the calculation method. You can change the method above to see times from other organizations.

Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer Times in Cologne

When is Fajr prayer today in Cologne?

The Fajr prayer time in Cologne is calculated daily based on the astronomical coordinates 50.94°N, 6.96°E. The exact time varies by season and is displayed on NamazWorld with a live countdown.

What is Imsak and how does it differ from Fajr?

Imsak marks the beginning of the fasting period, approximately 10 minutes before the Fajr prayer. During Ramadan, eating and drinking should stop at Imsak. Fajr is the actual morning prayer time. In Cologne, the two times are typically about 10 minutes apart.

Which calculation method is recommended for Cologne?

For Cologne in Germany, NamazWorld recommends the Diyanet method (Turkish Directorate of Religious Affairs). In Europe, this method is used by most mosques. Alternatively, 10 other methods are available, including MWL, ISNA, Umm al-Qura and the Egyptian General Authority.

How accurate are the prayer times for Cologne?

Prayer times are astronomically calculated using the exact GPS coordinates of Cologne. Accuracy is within ±1 minute. The calculation takes into account solar elevation, geographic location and the time zone Europe/Berlin.

How is the Qibla direction calculated for Cologne?

The Qibla direction for Cologne is calculated using the great circle method — the shortest route on the Earth's surface between Cologne and the Kaaba in Mecca (21.4225°N, 39.8262°E).

When does fasting begin and end in Cologne?

In Cologne, fasting begins at Imsak time (approx. 10 min. before Fajr) and ends at Maghrib (sunset). The fasting duration varies by season — in summer it can exceed 16 hours, in winter it can be under 9 hours.

What do the individual prayer times mean?

Fajr (Dawn): first light on the horizon. Sunrise (Shuruq): end of Fajr time. Dhuhr (Noon): sun at its zenith. Asr (Afternoon): shadow of an object equals its length. Maghrib (Sunset): sun disappears below the horizon. Isha (Night): last twilight disappears.

Why do prayer times in Cologne differ from other cities?

Prayer times depend directly on geographic location. Even 50 km of distance can lead to differences of 1–3 minutes. Cities further north have longer summer days and later Isha times. NamazWorld calculates the times for each city individually using exact coordinates.

Can I see the prayer times for Cologne in advance?

Yes, in the monthly overview on the Cologne city page you will find all prayer times for the entire month. You can also browse past and future months using the arrow buttons.

Is daylight saving time taken into account for prayer times?

NamazWorld automatically accounts for daylight saving time for Cologne in the time zone Europe/Berlin. The displayed prayer times are always in the currently valid local time.

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