Regional capital · Leinster
Prayer times in Swords
Muslims living in Swords can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Swords is a regional capital in Ireland, in Leinster, with about 40,776 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Swords today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Swords
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Swords by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Swords on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:50 AM, the longest day lasts 17 h 02 min, compared with only 7 h 29 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 Swords 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 | 6:28 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:38 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:50 AM | 4:56 AM | 1:27 PM | 5:54 PM | 9:58 PM | 11:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:12 AM | 7:12 AM | 1:17 PM | 4:32 PM | 7:22 PM | 9:14 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:27 AM | 8:38 AM | 12:23 PM | 1:52 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:12 PM |
Swords lies right next to Dublin (14 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Swords comes at almost exactly the same time as Dublin. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable with confidence.
Finding the Qibla from Swords
Qibla from Swords: 114.2° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 5,260 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Swords remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Swords
Ramadan in Swords: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:49 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:21 PM, about 11 h 22 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 19 min, longer by 117 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Swords
The coordinates of Swords are 53.4597° N and 6.2181° W. The nearest cities on our site are Malahide (4 km), Finglas (9 km), and Blanchardstown (13 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Leinster.
- Name
- Swords
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Leinster, Ireland
- Population
- 40,776
- Coordinates
- 53.45972, -6.21806
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 114.2° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,260 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Swords
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Swords comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:09 PM instead of 5:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:32 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Swords and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Swords
- Malahide4 km · east
- Finglas9 km · south-west
- Blanchardstown13 km · south-west
- Dublin14 km · south
- Balbriggan17 km · north
- Rathfarnham18 km · south
- Lucan19 km · south-west
- Dún Laoghaire19 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Swords
What time is Fajr in Swords?
Fajr in Swords changes with the seasons: about 2:50 AM on 21 June and about 6:27 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Swords differ from Dublin?
Hardly: Swords is only 14 km from Dublin, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
Which calculation method is used for Swords?
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 Swords?
The Qibla in Swords is 114.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,260 km away.
How long is the fast in Swords during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 19 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.