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Prayer times in Rockhampton
Residents of and visitors to Rockhampton can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Rockhampton is a city in Australia, in Queensland, with about 81,021 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Rockhampton today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Rockhampton
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Rockhampton change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Rockhampton on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:41 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 35 min, against only 10 h 42 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:36 PM and 8:05 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:51 AM and 12:06 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rockhampton and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:46 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 5:21 PM | 6:36 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:16 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:41 AM | 5:08 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:13 PM | 6:43 PM | 8:05 PM |
Rockhampton is in a different time zone from the capital Canberra: local time here is UTC+10. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Rockhampton comes roughly 66 minutes earlier than in Canberra, while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 1,330 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Rockhampton
The Qibla in Rockhampton is at 283.2° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,958 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 283.2°.
Fasting hours in Rockhampton during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Rockhampton is at about 4:11 AM and iftar at 6:43 PM, for a fast of 14 h 22 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:31 AM and iftar to 6:20 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 39 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Rockhampton
The coordinates of Rockhampton are 23.3803° S and 150.5060° E. The nearest cities on our site are Gladstone (93 km), Bundaberg (249 km), and Mackay (283 km). Gladstone, the nearest administrative centre, is 93 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Queensland.
- Name
- Rockhampton
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Queensland, Australia
- Population
- 81,021
- Coordinates
- -23.38032, 150.50595
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 283.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,958 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Rockhampton
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Rockhampton is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:06 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 44 minutes around 21 June: 3:00 PM for the majority, 3:45 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Rockhampton in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Rockhampton
- Gladstone93 km · south-east
- Bundaberg249 km · south-east
- Mackay283 km · north-west
- Hervey Bay312 km · south-east
- Maryborough327 km · south-east
- Gympie381 km · south-east
- Sunshine Coast447 km · south-east
- Caloundra463 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Rockhampton
What time is Fajr in Rockhampton?
Fajr in Rockhampton changes with the seasons: about 3:41 AM on 21 December and about 5:18 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Rockhampton?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:21 PM on 21 June and 6:43 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Rockhampton?
The Qibla in Rockhampton is 283.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,958 km away.
Do prayer times in Rockhampton differ from Canberra?
Yes. Rockhampton is 1,330 km from Canberra, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Rockhampton comes about 66 minutes earlier than in Canberra.
Which calculation method is used for Rockhampton?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.