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Prayer times in Stoke
This page shows today’s prayer times in Stoke, Nelson Region, worked out 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in New Zealand.
Adhan times in Stoke today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Stoke prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Stoke change through the year
Prayer times in Stoke change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 3:41 AM and Maghrib at 9:00 PM, giving a day of 15 h 10 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 6:13 AM and Maghrib to 5:04 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 11 min. The difference 5 h 59 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:56 AM | 7:29 AM | 1:35 PM | 5:01 PM | 7:40 PM | 9:07 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:13 AM | 7:53 AM | 12:29 PM | 2:47 PM | 5:04 PM | 6:39 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:43 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:41 AM | 5:50 AM | 1:25 PM | 5:26 PM | 9:00 PM | 10:59 PM |
Stoke is located 129 km west of Wellington, so Dhuhr in Stoke comes about 6 minutes later than in Wellington. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Stoke.
Qibla direction in Stoke
Qibla direction for Stoke: 257.7° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 15,143 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Stoke remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Stoke
For those fasting in Stoke, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 8:41 PM and imsak at 4:44 AM on the first day, 15 h 46 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:58 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.
About Stoke
The coordinates of Stoke are 41.3167° S and 173.2333° E. The nearest cities on our site are Richmond (5 km), Nelson (7 km), and Blenheim (64 km). Richmond, the nearest administrative centre, is 5 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Nelson Region.
- Name
- Stoke
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Nelson Region, New Zealand
- Population
- 20,260
- Coordinates
- -41.31667, 173.23333
- Time zone
- UTC+12, UTC+13 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 257.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 15,143 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Stoke
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Stoke is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:35 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 37 minutes around 21 June: 2:47 PM for the majority, 3:23 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 at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Stoke and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Stoke
- Richmond5 km · south-west
- Nelson7 km · north-east
- Blenheim64 km · east
- Wellington129 km · east
- Porirua137 km · east
- Lower Hutt141 km · east
- Wainuiomata144 km · east
- Upper Hutt153 km · east
Prayer times in Stoke: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Stoke during Ramadan?
Roughly 15 h 46 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 14 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Stoke?
Fajr in Stoke changes with the seasons: about 3:41 AM on 21 December and about 6:13 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Stoke?
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 Stoke?
The Qibla in Stoke is 257.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 15,143 km away.
When is Maghrib in Stoke?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:04 PM on 21 June and 9:00 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.