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Prayer times in Blenheim
This page shows today’s prayer times in Blenheim, Marlborough, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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 commonly used in New Zealand.
Prayer times in Blenheim today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Blenheim
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Blenheim
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Blenheim on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:36 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 11 min, against only 9 h 10 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:36 PM and 10:58 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:17 PM and 1:32 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Blenheim and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:53 AM | 7:26 AM | 1:32 PM | 4:58 PM | 7:37 PM | 9:05 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:11 AM | 7:51 AM | 12:26 PM | 2:43 PM | 5:01 PM | 6:36 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:40 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:36 AM | 5:46 AM | 1:22 PM | 5:24 PM | 8:58 PM | 10:58 PM |
Compared with Wellington, Dhuhr in Blenheim is called roughly 3 minutes later than in Wellington, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes later than in the capital. Blenheim is 73 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Blenheim
From Blenheim you pray towards the west, at an angle of 256.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 15,197 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Blenheim 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.
Fasting hours in Blenheim during Ramadan
For those fasting in Blenheim, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 8:38 PM and imsak at 4:40 AM on the first day, 15 h 48 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:56 PM for a fast of 14 h 17 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in New Zealand.
Where Blenheim is located
Blenheim lies at 41.5160° S, 173.9528° E, in Marlborough, in New Zealand. Close by you will find Nelson (62 km), Stoke (64 km), and Richmond (67 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Blenheim
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Marlborough, New Zealand
- Population
- 29,800
- Coordinates
- -41.51603, 173.95280
- Time zone
- UTC+12, UTC+13 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 256.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 15,197 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Blenheim
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Blenheim takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:32 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 36 minutes around 21 June: 2:43 PM for the majority, 3:20 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Blenheim 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 Blenheim
- Nelson62 km · north-west
- Stoke64 km · west
- Richmond67 km · west
- Wellington73 km · east
- Porirua86 km · north-east
- Lower Hutt87 km · east
- Wainuiomata88 km · east
- Upper Hutt101 km · north-east
Prayer times in Blenheim: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Blenheim during Ramadan?
About 15 h 48 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 14 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Blenheim differ from Wellington?
Yes. Blenheim is 73 km from Wellington, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Blenheim is called roughly 3 minutes later than in Wellington.
What is the Qibla direction in Blenheim?
The Qibla in Blenheim is 256.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 15,197 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Blenheim?
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 time is Fajr in Blenheim?
Fajr in Blenheim depends on the season: about 3:36 AM on 21 December and about 6:11 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.