Muslims in Greece follow the Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah calculation method to ensure prayers are offered at the scientifically correct times based on the sun's position. This method is trusted by Islamic scholars worldwide and provides accurate Salah timings for Greece residents.
About prayer direction in Greece
Knowing the correct prayer times is essential, but so is facing the right direction. The Qibla direction for Greece helps you align with the Holy Kaaba in Mecca for every prayer.
Teaching Children About Prayer in Greece
For families in Greece, instilling prayer habits in children is essential. Our easy-to-read prayer times help parents teach kids the importance of each Salah and when to pray throughout the day.
Teaching Qibla direction to children
Help your children learn the correct direction for Greece using simple landmarks or our online compass. Making prayer a family activity strengthens faith and creates lasting memories.
Mosques and Prayer Communities in Greece
Greece is home to several mosques where the Muslim community gathers for daily prayers. These Islamic centers follow the Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah calculation for congregational prayers, ensuring unity in worship times across the city.
Find your direction at local mosques
All mosques in Greece are built facing the Kaaba. You can verify your Qibla direction by observing the prayer lines (sutrah) at your local mosque.
Weekly Prayer Times (Greece)
Day
Fajr
Sunrise
Dhuhr
Asr
Maghrib
Isha
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Monthly Prayer Times
Date
Fajr
Dhuhr
Asr
Maghrib
Isha
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Calculation Method: Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah | Aladhan API
Frequently Asked Questions about Prayer Times in Greece
Fajr prayer time in Greece, Greece begins at dawn and ends just before sunrise. Using the Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah calculation method, the Fajr time is determined by the angle of the sun below the horizon. This is the first prayer of the day and consists of 2 rakats.
Dhuhr (Zuhr) prayer in Greece begins after the sun passes its zenith (highest point). In Europe/Athens timezone, this occurs around midday. It is the second prayer of the day and consists of 4 rakats.
Asr prayer time in Greece begins when the shadow of an object equals its length. This is the third prayer of the day and consists of 4 rakats.
Maghrib prayer in Greece starts immediately after sunset. It is the fourth daily prayer and consists of 3 rakats.
Isha prayer time in Greece begins after the red twilight disappears from the sky. It is the fifth and final obligatory prayer.
Prayer times for Greece are calculated using the Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah calculation method, based on the geographic coordinates of the city.