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Prayer times in Ascension
Prayer times in Ascension (Saint Helena): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Ascension has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Prayer times in Ascension today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Ascension
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ascension
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ascension on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 5:21 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 35 min, against only 11 h 40 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 8:00 PM and 8:26 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:50 PM and 1:05 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ascension and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:52 AM | 7:02 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:18 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:54 AM | 7:10 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:49 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:37 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:53 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:26 PM |
Ascension lies 1,297 km north-west of Jamestown, so Dhuhr in Ascension is called roughly 35 minutes later than in Jamestown. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ascension.
Qibla in Ascension and distance to Makkah
From Ascension you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 60.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,756 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ascension and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Ascension
Ramadan in Ascension: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:37 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:24 PM, roughly 13 h 37 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 21 min, shorter by 15 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Ascension is located
Ascension is one of the regions of Saint Helena. Its main city, Georgetown, lies at 7.9286° S, 14.4119° W. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Ascension
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Saint Helena
- Coordinates
- -7.92861, -14.41194
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 60.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,756 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ascension
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ascension is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:05 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 51 minutes around 21 June: 4:20 PM for the majority, 5:11 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Ascension in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Salah times across Ascension
Nearby cities to Ascension
- Saint Helena1,297 km · south-east
Prayer times in Ascension: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Ascension differ from Jamestown?
Yes. Ascension is 1,297 km from Jamestown, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Ascension is called roughly 35 minutes later than in Jamestown.
When is Maghrib in Ascension?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:49 PM on 21 June and 7:13 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Ascension?
The Qibla in Ascension is 60.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,756 km away.
What time is Fajr in Ascension?
Fajr in Ascension depends on the season: about 5:21 AM on 21 December and about 5:54 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Ascension during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 37 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 21 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.