Prayer times – Stavanger

Muslim Presence in Stavanger Stavanger, a coastal city in southwestern Norway, has been home to a growing Muslim community over the past decades. The city's population of around 145,000 includes a diverse mix of residents, with Muslims contributing to the cultural and social fabric through various community organizations. The presence of mosques and prayer spaces reflects the long-term settlement of Muslims in the region, serving both long-time residents and newcomers.

Community Implantation and Mosques The Muslim community in Stavanger is served by several prayer places, including the Eyup Sultan Mosque (Rogaland Islamic Community Association) located at Hillevågsveien 23b in the Hillevåg district. This mosque is a central prayer space for the city. Additionally, in the nearby city of Sandnes, about 13 km away, the Muslim Forum Sandnes on Storgata 61 provides another key place of worship. Other mapped prayer places in Sandnes include Iman moske Sandnes and Nor Muslim Society Sandnes, indicating a network of prayer spaces across the Stavanger-Sandnes area.

Prayer Time Orientation Muslims in Stavanger observe the five daily prayers—Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha—according to the local timezone (Europe/Oslo). Prayer times vary throughout the year due to Stavanger's high latitude, with significant seasonal changes in daylight hours. The calculation method used for determining prayer times is applied consistently. The Qibla direction for Stavanger is oriented towards Mecca, and the distance to Mecca is approximately 4,500 km. These factors help Muslims align their prayers accurately, whether at home, work, or in the community.