Islamic prayer times in Vienna (Austria) are astronomically calculated based on the coordinates 48.2082°N, 16.3738°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 Vienna 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 Vienna
The Qibla direction (direction towards the Kaaba in Mecca) in Vienna is exactly 137° from geographic north. This calculation is based on the great circle method.
Recommended Calculation Method
For Vienna in Austria, 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 Vienna
The fasting length in Vienna varies through the year between 10 h 32 min on the shortest day and 19 h 48 min on the longest. Today, Muslims in Vienna fast 13 h 24 min from Imsak until breaking the fast (Iftar) at sunset.
Fasting length today (Imsak–Maghrib)
13 h 24 min
Daylight today
11 h 23 min
Longest fasting day (summer)
19 h 48 min
Shortest fasting day (winter)
10 h 32 min
Mosques in Vienna
12 mosques and Islamic prayer places in and around Vienna are listed in OpenStreetMap. The prayer times on this page apply to all local congregations.
Aziziye-Moschee
Wien district
Ibn Taymiya Moschee
Wien district
Ahmet Yesevi
Wien district
Schura Moschee
Wien district
İmam-ı Azam Camii
Wien district
Kuba-Moschee
Wien district
Hubyar Avrupa Birligi
Wien district
islamisches Forum der österreichischen Muslime
Islamisches Zentrum Imam Ali (a.s.) Wien
Wien district
Ahl-al Bayt Moschee
Wien district
Tuna-Moschee
Wien district
Islamisches Bildungs- und Kulturzentrum Österreich
Wien district
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors. Provided without guarantee — please confirm opening and prayer times directly with the congregation.
About Vienna
Country
Austria
Region
Vienna
Latitude
48.2082°
Longitude
16.3738°
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Qibla Direction
137°
Distance to Mecca
3,637 km
Population
1,897,491
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 Vienna
When is Fajr prayer today in Vienna?
The Fajr prayer time in Vienna is calculated daily based on the astronomical coordinates 48.21°N, 16.37°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 Vienna, the two times are typically about 10 minutes apart.
Which calculation method is recommended for Vienna?
For Vienna in Austria, 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 Vienna?
Prayer times are astronomically calculated using the exact GPS coordinates of Vienna. Accuracy is within ±1 minute. The calculation takes into account solar elevation, geographic location and the time zone Europe/Vienna.
How is the Qibla direction calculated for Vienna?
The Qibla direction for Vienna is calculated using the great circle method — the shortest route on the Earth's surface between Vienna and the Kaaba in Mecca (21.4225°N, 39.8262°E).
When does fasting begin and end in Vienna?
In Vienna, 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 Vienna 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 Vienna in advance?
Yes, in the monthly overview on the Vienna 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 Vienna in the time zone Europe/Vienna. The displayed prayer times are always in the currently valid local time.