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Prayer times in Rathfarnham
Looking for the prayer times in Rathfarnham? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Rathfarnham, Leinster. Every figure is computed for 53.3006° N, 6.2828° W, so the times reflect Rathfarnham itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Rathfarnham today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Rathfarnham
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Rathfarnham
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Rathfarnham on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:51 AM, the longest day lasts 17 h, against only 7 h 31 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:12 PM and 11:56 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:23 PM and 1:27 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rathfarnham and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:30 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:38 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:51 AM | 4:57 AM | 1:27 PM | 5:54 PM | 9:57 PM | 11:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:13 AM | 7:12 AM | 1:18 PM | 4:33 PM | 7:22 PM | 9:13 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:27 AM | 8:38 AM | 12:23 PM | 1:53 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:12 PM |
Rathfarnham lies right next to Dublin (4 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Rathfarnham comes at almost exactly the same time as Dublin. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable with confidence.
Finding the Qibla from Rathfarnham
From Rathfarnham you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 114.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,256 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Rathfarnham 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Rathfarnham
Ramadan in Rathfarnham: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:49 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:22 PM, roughly 11 h 23 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 19 min, longer by 116 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Rathfarnham
The coordinates of Rathfarnham are 53.3006° N and 6.2828° W. The closest places on our site are Dublin (4 km), Sandyford (5 km), and Tallaght (6 km). Dublin, the nearest administrative centre, is 4 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Leinster.
- Name
- Rathfarnham
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Leinster, Ireland
- Population
- 17,333
- Coordinates
- 53.30056, -6.28278
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 114.0° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,256 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Rathfarnham
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Rathfarnham takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:33 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:54 PM for the majority, 7:09 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Rathfarnham and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Rathfarnham
- Dublin4 km · north-east
- Sandyford5 km · south-east
- Tallaght6 km · west
- Dún Laoghaire10 km · east
- Finglas10 km · north
- Blanchardstown12 km · north-west
- Lucan13 km · north-west
- Leixlip16 km · north-west
Prayer times in Rathfarnham: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Rathfarnham?
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 Rathfarnham?
The Qibla in Rathfarnham is 114.0° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,256 km away.
Do prayer times in Rathfarnham differ from Dublin?
Hardly: Rathfarnham is only 4 km from Dublin, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
What time is Fajr in Rathfarnham?
Fajr in Rathfarnham changes with the seasons: about 2:51 AM on 21 June and about 6:27 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Rathfarnham during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 23 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 19 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.