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Prayer times in Carlisle
This page shows today’s prayer times in Carlisle, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in the United Kingdom.
Adhan times in Carlisle today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Carlisle
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Carlisle change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Carlisle move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 2:33 AM on 21 June and 6:17 AM on 21 December, a difference of 3 h 43 min, while Maghrib moves between 3:45 PM and 9:54 PM. Daylight reaches 17 h 21 min in the summer solstice and falls to 7 h 12 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:11 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:25 PM | 8:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:33 AM | 4:33 AM | 1:14 PM | 5:44 PM | 9:54 PM | 11:47 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:17 PM | 7:09 PM | 9:05 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:17 AM | 8:34 AM | 12:10 PM | 1:32 PM | 3:45 PM | 5:55 PM |
Compared with London, Dhuhr in Carlisle comes about 11 minutes later than in London, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 33 minutes later than in the capital. Carlisle is 421 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Carlisle
Qibla direction for Carlisle: 118.9° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 5,140 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Carlisle remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Carlisle during Ramadan
Fasting in Carlisle, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:03 PM and imsak at 5:36 AM on the first day, 11 h 18 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:03 PM for a fast of 13 h 21 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United Kingdom.
About Carlisle
Carlisle lies at 54.8951° N, 2.9382° W, in England, in the United Kingdom. The nearest administrative centre is Dumfries, 47 km away. Close by you will find Penrith (28 km), Dumfries (47 km), and Workington (48 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Carlisle
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 78,470
- Coordinates
- 54.89510, -2.93820
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 118.9° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,140 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Carlisle
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Carlisle is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:19 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 5:44 PM for the majority, 7:00 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Carlisle and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Carlisle
- Penrith28 km · south-east
- Dumfries47 km · north-west
- Workington48 km · south-west
- Whitehaven57 km · south-west
- Kendal64 km · south
- Consett71 km · east
- Newburn77 km · east
- Blaydon79 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Carlisle
Do prayer times in Carlisle differ from London?
Yes. Carlisle is 421 km from London, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Carlisle comes about 11 minutes later than in London.
Which calculation method is used for Carlisle?
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 Carlisle?
The Qibla in Carlisle is 118.9° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,140 km away.
When is Fajr in Carlisle?
Fajr in Carlisle changes with the seasons: about 2:33 AM on 21 June and about 6:17 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Carlisle during Ramadan?
About 11 h 18 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 21 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.