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Prayer times in Letterkenny
This page shows today’s salah times in Letterkenny, Ulster, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Ireland.
Adhan times in Letterkenny today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Letterkenny prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Letterkenny
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Letterkenny on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:52 AM, the longest day lasts 17 h 22 min, compared with only 7 h 11 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:15 PM and 12:06 AM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:29 PM and 1:33 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Letterkenny and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:30 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:44 PM | 8:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:52 AM | 4:52 AM | 1:33 PM | 6:03 PM | 10:14 PM | 12:06 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:13 AM | 7:18 AM | 1:23 PM | 4:37 PM | 7:28 PM | 9:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:36 AM | 8:53 AM | 12:29 PM | 1:51 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:15 PM |
Letterkenny is located 204 km north-west of Dublin, so Dhuhr in Letterkenny is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Dublin. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Letterkenny.
Qibla in Letterkenny and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Letterkenny is at 113.9° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,417 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 113.9°.
Fasting hours in Letterkenny during Ramadan
For those fasting in Letterkenny, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:22 PM and imsak at 5:55 AM on the first day, 11 h 17 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:22 PM for a fast of 13 h 21 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Ireland.
Where Letterkenny is located
Letterkenny lies at 54.9500° N, 7.7333° W, in Ulster, in Ireland. The nearest administrative centre is Sligo, 89 km away. Close by you will find Sligo (89 km), Monaghan (92 km), and Dundalk (136 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Letterkenny
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ulster, Ireland
- Population
- 22,549
- Coordinates
- 54.95000, -7.73333
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 113.9° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,417 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Letterkenny
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Letterkenny is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:38 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 6:03 PM for the majority, 7:19 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Letterkenny (UTC, UTC+1 in summer), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Letterkenny
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Letterkenny
Do prayer times in Letterkenny differ from Dublin?
Yes. Letterkenny is 204 km from Dublin, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Letterkenny is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Dublin.
Which calculation method is used for Letterkenny?
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.
How long is the fast in Letterkenny during Ramadan?
About 11 h 17 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 21 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Letterkenny?
Fajr in Letterkenny depends on the season: about 2:52 AM on 21 June and about 6:36 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Letterkenny?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:04 PM on 21 December and 10:14 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.