Region · Ireland
Prayer times in Ulster
Salah times in Ulster (Ireland): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Ulster has 2 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Ulster today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ulster
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Ulster by season
Prayer times in Ulster change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 2:51 AM and Maghrib at 10:06 PM, for a day of 17 h 12 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:32 AM and Maghrib to 4:06 PM, and the day lasts only 7 h 20 min. The difference 9 h 52 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:29 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:41 PM | 8:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:51 AM | 4:54 AM | 1:30 PM | 5:58 PM | 10:06 PM | 12:01 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:13 AM | 7:15 AM | 1:20 PM | 4:34 PM | 7:25 PM | 9:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:32 AM | 8:46 AM | 12:26 PM | 1:51 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:13 PM |
Ulster is located 112 km north-west of Dublin, so Dhuhr in Ulster is called about 3 minutes later than in Dublin. This difference comes from 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 Ulster.
Finding the Qibla from Ulster
Qibla from Ulster: 114.1° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 5,340 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Ulster remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Ulster
For those fasting in Ulster, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:22 PM and imsak at 5:52 AM on the first day, 11 h 20 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:20 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 20 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Ireland.
Ulster on the map
Ulster is one of the regions of Ireland. Its main city, Monaghan, is at 54.2459° N, 6.9710° W. The region has 2 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Ulster
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Ireland
- Coordinates
- 54.24589, -6.97098
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 114.1° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,340 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ulster
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ulster takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:35 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 5:58 PM for the majority, 7:14 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Ulster and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Ulster
- Prayer times in Letterkenny22,549
- Monaghan7,894
Prayer times near Ulster
Prayer times in Ulster: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Ulster during Ramadan?
About 11 h 20 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Ulster?
Fajr in Ulster changes with the seasons: about 2:51 AM on 21 June and about 6:32 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Ulster?
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 Ulster?
The Qibla in Ulster is 114.1° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,340 km away.
Do prayer times in Ulster differ from Dublin?
Yes. Ulster is 112 km from Dublin, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Ulster is called about 3 minutes later than in Dublin.