What is the difference between Fajr and Sunrise in Longyearbyen?

Fajr begins at dawn — when the first light appears on the horizon. Sunrise marks the END of the Fajr prayer window, so Fajr should be completed before sunrise. Today in Longyearbyen, Fajr begins at ----- and Sunrise is at -----.

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PRAYER TIMES

Salah times in Longyearbyen.

Q: What is the Qibla direction from Longyearbyen?

The Qibla direction from Longyearbyen is approximately 153.3° SSE, pointing towards the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Makkah is approximately 6,442 km from Longyearbyen.

Today's accurate Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha for Longyearbyen, Svalbard And Jan Mayen — recalculated daily from the city's exact coordinates using the Muslim World League (MWL) method.

Muslim World League
Standard Asr
Qibla 153.3° SSE

CALCULATION

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MONTHLY TIMETABLE

May 2026 in Longyearbyen.

A full month at a glance. Today's row is highlighted.

Date	Fajr	Sunrise	Dhuhr	Asr	Maghrib	Isha
1 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:56	17:37	Invalid date	Invalid date
2 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:56	17:40	Invalid date	Invalid date
3 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	17:42	Invalid date	Invalid date
4 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	17:45	Invalid date	Invalid date
5 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	17:48	Invalid date	Invalid date
6 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	17:51	Invalid date	Invalid date
7 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	17:53	Invalid date	Invalid date
8 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	17:56	Invalid date	Invalid date
9 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	17:59	Invalid date	Invalid date
10 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	18:01	Invalid date	Invalid date
11 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	18:04	Invalid date	Invalid date
12 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	18:06	Invalid date	Invalid date
13 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	18:09	Invalid date	Invalid date
14 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	18:11	Invalid date	Invalid date
15 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	18:14	Invalid date	Invalid date
16 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	18:16	Invalid date	Invalid date
17 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	18:19	Invalid date	Invalid date
18 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	18:21	Invalid date	Invalid date
19 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	18:23	Invalid date	Invalid date
20 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	18:25	Invalid date	Invalid date
21 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	18:27	Invalid date	Invalid date
22 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	18:30	Invalid date	Invalid date
23 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	18:32	Invalid date	Invalid date
24 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	18:34	Invalid date	Invalid date
25 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	18:36	Invalid date	Invalid date
26 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	18:38	Invalid date	Invalid date
27 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:55	18:40	Invalid date	Invalid date
28 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:56	18:41	Invalid date	Invalid date
29 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:56	18:43	Invalid date	Invalid date
30 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:56	18:45	Invalid date	Invalid date
31 May	Invalid date	Invalid date	12:56	18:47	Invalid date	Invalid date

QIBLA DIRECTION

153.3° SSE

The Qibla from Longyearbyen points toward the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. Makkah is approximately 6,442 km along the great-circle path. Orient your prayer space so it faces this bearing before performing Salah.

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FAQ

About prayer times in Longyearbyen.

What time is Fajr in Longyearbyen today?

Today's Fajr time in Longyearbyen, Svalbard And Jan Mayen is Invalid date. Fajr begins at dawn and must be completed before sunrise (today at Invalid date).

What time is Isha in Longyearbyen today?

Today's Isha time in Longyearbyen, Svalbard And Jan Mayen is Invalid date. Isha begins after the red twilight has fully disappeared from the sky.

What is the Qibla direction from Longyearbyen?

The Qibla direction from Longyearbyen is approximately 153.3° SSE, pointing towards the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. Makkah is about 6,442 km away.

Which calculation method is used for Longyearbyen?

By default, prayer times for Longyearbyen are calculated using the Muslim World League (MWL) method. You can switch the method or juristic setting in the Calculation section above.

What is the difference between Fajr and Sunrise?

Fajr begins at dawn — when the first light appears on the horizon. Sunrise marks the end of the Fajr prayer window, so Fajr must be completed before sunrise. Today in Longyearbyen, Fajr begins at Invalid date and Sunrise is at Invalid date.

METHODOLOGY

How prayer times are calculated.

Prayer times shift gradually throughout the year as the sun's position changes. Read about the 10+ supported calculation methods and the astronomical math behind the schedule.

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