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Prayer times in Sligo
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sligo, Connacht, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Ireland.
Today’s prayer times in Sligo
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Sligo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Sligo by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Sligo on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:57 AM, the longest day lasts 17 h 12 min, against only 7 h 19 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:19 PM and 12:07 AM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:32 PM and 1:36 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sligo and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:35 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:41 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:47 PM | 8:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:57 AM | 4:59 AM | 1:36 PM | 6:04 PM | 10:12 PM | 12:07 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:19 AM | 7:21 AM | 1:26 PM | 4:40 PM | 7:31 PM | 9:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:38 AM | 8:52 AM | 12:32 PM | 1:57 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:19 PM |
Compared with Dublin, Dhuhr in Sligo is called about 9 minutes later than in Dublin, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 15 minutes later than in the capital. Sligo is 179 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Sligo
The Qibla in Sligo is at 112.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,431 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 112.6°.
Fasting hours in Sligo during Ramadan
Ramadan in Sligo: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:58 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:28 PM, about 11 h 20 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 20 min, longer by 121 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Sligo
The coordinates of Sligo are 54.2697° N and 8.4694° W. The closest places on our site are Letterkenny (89 km), Monaghan (97 km), and Athlone (100 km). Monaghan, the nearest administrative centre, is 97 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Connacht.
- Name
- Sligo
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Connacht, Ireland
- Population
- 20,608
- Coordinates
- 54.26969, -8.46943
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 112.6° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,431 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sligo
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Sligo comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:20 PM instead of 6:04 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:41 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Sligo
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sligo
When is Maghrib in Sligo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:11 PM on 21 December and 10:12 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Sligo?
Fajr in Sligo depends on the season: about 2:57 AM on 21 June and about 6:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Sligo differ from Dublin?
Yes. Sligo is 179 km from Dublin, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Sligo comes roughly 9 minutes later than in Dublin.
How long is the fast in Sligo during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 20 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Sligo?
The Qibla in Sligo is 112.6° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,431 km away.