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Prayer times in Drogheda
This page shows today’s prayer times in Drogheda, Leinster, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Ireland.
Adhan times in Drogheda today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Drogheda
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Drogheda by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Drogheda on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:50 AM, the longest day lasts 17 h 05 min, against only 7 h 26 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:12 PM and 11:57 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:23 PM and 1:27 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Drogheda and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:29 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:38 PM | 8:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:50 AM | 4:55 AM | 1:27 PM | 5:55 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:12 AM | 7:12 AM | 1:18 PM | 4:33 PM | 7:22 PM | 9:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:28 AM | 8:40 AM | 12:23 PM | 1:52 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:12 PM |
Compared with Dublin, Dhuhr in Drogheda comes at almost exactly the same time as Dublin, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes later than in the capital. Drogheda is 43 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Drogheda
From Drogheda you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 114.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,279 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Drogheda and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Drogheda during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Drogheda is at about 5:49 AM and iftar at 5:21 PM, for a fast of 11 h 21 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:48 AM and iftar to 6:18 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 20 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Drogheda is located
The coordinates of Drogheda are 53.7189° N and 6.3478° W. The closest places on our site are Balbriggan (16 km), Navan (23 km), and Swords (30 km). Navan, the nearest administrative centre, is 23 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Leinster.
- Name
- Drogheda
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Leinster, Ireland
- Population
- 44,135
- Coordinates
- 53.71889, -6.34778
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 114.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,279 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Drogheda
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Drogheda takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:33 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:55 PM for the majority, 7:10 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen 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.
Nearby cities to Drogheda
- Balbriggan16 km · south-east
- Navan23 km · west
- Swords30 km · south
- Dundalk32 km · north
- Malahide32 km · south-east
- Finglas37 km · south
- Blanchardstown37 km · south
- Leixlip40 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Drogheda
Which calculation method is used for Drogheda?
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.
When is Maghrib in Drogheda?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:06 PM on 21 December and 10:00 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Drogheda?
The Qibla in Drogheda is 114.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,279 km away.
What time is Fajr in Drogheda?
Fajr in Drogheda changes with the seasons: about 2:50 AM on 21 June and about 6:28 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Drogheda differ from Dublin?
Yes. Drogheda is 43 km from Dublin, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Drogheda practically coincides with Dublin.