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Prayer times in Bradford
This page shows today’s prayer times in Bradford, England, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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 the usual reference in the United Kingdom.
Namaz times in Bradford today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Bradford
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Bradford by season
Prayer times in Bradford vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 2:32 AM and Maghrib at 9:42 PM, giving a day of 17 h 06 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:10 AM and Maghrib to 3:47 PM, and the day is just 7 h 25 min. That is a difference of 9 h 41 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:10 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:20 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:32 AM | 4:36 AM | 1:09 PM | 5:36 PM | 9:42 PM | 11:39 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:14 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:10 AM | 8:22 AM | 12:05 PM | 1:33 PM | 3:47 PM | 5:53 PM |
Bradford lies 277 km north-west of London, so Dhuhr in Bradford comes roughly 7 minutes later than in London. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Bradford.
Qibla in Bradford and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Bradford is at 119.3° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,013 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 119.3°.
Ramadan timetable for Bradford
For those fasting in Bradford, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:02 PM and imsak at 5:31 AM on the first day, 11 h 21 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:59 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 20 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United Kingdom.
Bradford on the map
Bradford is located at 53.7939° N, 1.7521° W, in England, in the United Kingdom. The nearest administrative centre is Baildon, 6 km away. Close by you will find Shipley (4 km), Pudsey (6 km), and Baildon (6 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bradford
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 366,187
- Coordinates
- 53.79391, -1.75206
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 119.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,013 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Bradford
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Bradford comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:52 PM instead of 5:36 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:15 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
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 Bradford and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bradford
Do prayer times in Bradford differ from London?
Yes. Bradford is 277 km from London, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Bradford comes roughly 7 minutes later than in London.
What time is Fajr in Bradford?
Fajr in Bradford changes with the seasons: about 2:32 AM on 21 June and about 6:10 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Bradford?
The Qibla in Bradford is 119.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,013 km away.
How long is the fast in Bradford during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 21 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Bradford?
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.