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Prayer times in Portlaoise
Looking for the adhan times in Portlaoise? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Portlaoise, Leinster. Every figure is computed for 53.0344° N, 7.2998° W, which means the times match Portlaoise itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Portlaoise
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Portlaoise
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Portlaoise
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Portlaoise on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:56 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 56 min, against only 7 h 34 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:17 PM and 11:59 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:27 PM and 1:31 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Portlaoise and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:35 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:42 PM | 8:33 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:56 AM | 5:03 AM | 1:31 PM | 5:57 PM | 9:59 PM | 11:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:18 AM | 7:16 AM | 1:22 PM | 4:37 PM | 7:26 PM | 9:17 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:31 AM | 8:40 AM | 12:27 PM | 1:59 PM | 4:14 PM | 6:17 PM |
Portlaoise lies 77 km south-west of Dublin, so Dhuhr in Portlaoise is called about 4 minutes later than in Dublin. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Portlaoise.
Finding the Qibla from Portlaoise
The Qibla in Portlaoise is at 112.8° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,307 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 112.8°.
Fasting hours in Portlaoise during Ramadan
Fasting in Portlaoise, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:27 PM and imsak at 5:53 AM on the first day, 11 h 24 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:22 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 19 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Ireland.
About Portlaoise
The coordinates of Portlaoise are 53.0344° N and 7.2998° W. The closest places on our site are Tullamore (29 km), Carlow (33 km), and Droichead Nua (37 km). Tullamore, the nearest administrative centre, is 29 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Leinster.
- Name
- Portlaoise
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Leinster, Ireland
- Population
- 23,494
- Coordinates
- 53.03441, -7.29979
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 112.8° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,307 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Portlaoise
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Portlaoise comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:12 PM instead of 5:57 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:37 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 Portlaoise
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Portlaoise
Which calculation method is used for Portlaoise?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Portlaoise?
The Qibla in Portlaoise is 112.8° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,307 km away.
How long is the fast in Portlaoise during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 24 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 19 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Portlaoise?
Fajr in Portlaoise depends on the season: about 2:56 AM on 21 June and about 6:31 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Portlaoise differ from Dublin?
Yes. Portlaoise is 77 km from Dublin, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Portlaoise is called roughly 4 minutes later than in Dublin.