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Prayer times in Bristol
This page shows today’s prayer times in Bristol, 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 commonly used in the United Kingdom.
Adhan times in Bristol today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Bristol
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Bristol change through the year
Prayer times in Bristol change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 2:41 AM and Maghrib at 9:31 PM, for a day of 16 h 38 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:09 AM and Maghrib to 4:03 PM, and the day lasts only 7 h 50 min. The difference 8 h 47 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 MarchSpring equinox | 4:21 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:23 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:41 AM | 4:53 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:35 PM | 9:31 PM | 11:36 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:09 AM | 8:13 AM | 12:08 PM | 1:48 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:01 PM |
Bristol is located 171 km west of London, so Dhuhr in Bristol is called about 10 minutes later than in London. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Bristol.
Qibla direction in Bristol
The Qibla in Bristol is at 116.3° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,943 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 116.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Bristol
For those fasting in Bristol, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:12 PM and imsak at 5:34 AM on the first day, 11 h 28 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:04 PM for a fast of 13 h 17 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United Kingdom.
Where Bristol is located
Bristol lies at 51.4552° N, 2.5967° W, in England, in the United Kingdom. The nearest administrative centre is Bath, 19 km away. Nearby places include Kingswood (6 km), Mangotsfield (7 km), and Keynsham (8 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bristol
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 479,024
- Coordinates
- 51.45523, -2.59665
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 116.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,943 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bristol
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Bristol comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:50 PM instead of 5:35 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:18 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Bristol and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Bristol
- Kingswood6 km · east
- Mangotsfield7 km · north-east
- Keynsham8 km · south-east
- Nailsea11 km · west
- Portishead12 km · west
- Yate16 km · north-east
- Clevedon18 km · west
- Bath19 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bristol
When is Fajr in Bristol?
Fajr in Bristol changes with the seasons: about 2:41 AM on 21 June and about 6:09 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Bristol?
The Qibla in Bristol is 116.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,943 km away.
When is Maghrib in Bristol?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:03 PM on 21 December and 9:31 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Bristol differ from London?
Yes. Bristol is 171 km from London, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Bristol comes about 10 minutes later than in London.
How long is the fast in Bristol during Ramadan?
About 11 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.