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Prayer times in Ashton-under-Lyne
This page shows today’s prayer times in Ashton-under-Lyne, England, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in the United Kingdom.
Today’s prayer times in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Ashton-under-Lyne prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Ashton-under-Lyne by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ashton-under-Lyne on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:34 AM, the longest day lasts 17 h 02 min, against only 7 h 28 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:55 PM and 11:40 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:06 PM and 1:10 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ashton-under-Lyne and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:12 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:21 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:34 AM | 4:39 AM | 1:10 PM | 5:37 PM | 9:41 PM | 11:40 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:55 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:16 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:11 AM | 8:22 AM | 12:06 PM | 1:36 PM | 3:51 PM | 5:55 PM |
Ashton-under-Lyne is located 258 km north-west of London, so Dhuhr in Ashton-under-Lyne is called about 8 minutes later than in London. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Ashton-under-Lyne.
Qibla in Ashton-under-Lyne and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Ashton-under-Lyne is at 118.6° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,017 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 118.6°.
Ramadan timetable for Ashton-under-Lyne
Ramadan in Ashton-under-Lyne: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:32 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:05 PM, about 11 h 22 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 19 min, longer by 117 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Ashton-under-Lyne on the map
Ashton-under-Lyne lies at 53.4888° N, 2.0989° W, in England, in the United Kingdom. The nearest administrative centre is Oldham, 6 km away. Close by you will find Dukinfield (2 km), Stalybridge (3 km), and Droylsden (3 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
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 43,675
- Coordinates
- 53.48876, -2.09890
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 118.6° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,017 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ashton-under-Lyne
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Ashton-under-Lyne comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:53 PM instead of 5:37 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:16 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Ashton-under-Lyne (UTC, UTC+1 in summer), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Ashton-under-Lyne
- Dukinfield2 km · south-east
- Stalybridge3 km · east
- Droylsden3 km · west
- Denton4 km · south
- Hyde4 km · south
- Failsworth5 km · west
- Oldham6 km · north
- Saddleworth9 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ashton-under-Lyne
What is the Qibla direction in Ashton-under-Lyne?
The Qibla in Ashton-under-Lyne is 118.6° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,017 km away.
When is Maghrib in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:51 PM on 21 December and 9:41 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Ashton-under-Lyne differ from London?
Yes. Ashton-under-Lyne is 258 km from London, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Ashton-under-Lyne comes roughly 8 minutes later than in London.
How long is the fast in Ashton-under-Lyne during Ramadan?
About 11 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 19 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Ashton-under-Lyne?
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.