Regional capital · Ulster
Prayer times in Monaghan
Muslims living in Monaghan can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Monaghan is a regional capital in Ireland, in Ulster, with about 7,894 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Monaghan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Monaghan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Monaghan change through the year
Prayer times in Monaghan vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 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 is just 7 h 20 min. The difference 9 h 52 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much 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 |
Compared with Dublin, Dhuhr in Monaghan comes about 3 minutes later than in Dublin, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 9 minutes later than in the capital. Monaghan is 112 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Monaghan
The Qibla in Monaghan is at 114.1° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,340 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 114.1°.
Fasting hours in Monaghan during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Monaghan is at about 5:52 AM and iftar at 5:22 PM, for a fast of 11 h 20 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:49 AM and iftar to 6:20 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 20 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Monaghan on the map
The coordinates of Monaghan are 54.2459° N and 6.9710° W. The closest places on our site are Dundalk (45 km), Navan (69 km), and Drogheda (71 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Ulster.
- Name
- Monaghan
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Ulster, Ireland
- Population
- 7,894
- 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 Monaghan
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Monaghan takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:35 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 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.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Monaghan in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Monaghan
- Dundalk45 km · south-east
- Navan69 km · south
- Drogheda71 km · south-east
- Mullingar84 km · south
- Balbriggan88 km · south-east
- Letterkenny92 km · north-west
- Sligo97 km · west
- Maynooth99 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Monaghan
Which calculation method is used for Monaghan?
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 Monaghan?
The Qibla in Monaghan is 114.1° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,340 km away.
When is Fajr in Monaghan?
Fajr in Monaghan depends on the season: 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.
When is Maghrib in Monaghan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:06 PM on 21 December and 10:06 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Monaghan 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.