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Prayer times in Castleford
This page shows today’s prayer times in Castleford, England, worked out 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 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 Castleford today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Castleford
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Castleford by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Castleford move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:30 AM on 21 June and 6:08 AM on 21 December, a difference of 3 h 38 min, while Maghrib moves between 3:46 PM and 9:40 PM. Daylight peaks at 17 h 05 min around the summer solstice and drops to 7 h 26 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 | 4:09 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:18 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:30 AM | 4:35 AM | 1:07 PM | 5:35 PM | 9:40 PM | 11:37 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:52 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:13 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:08 AM | 8:21 AM | 12:03 PM | 1:32 PM | 3:46 PM | 5:52 PM |
Compared with London, Dhuhr in Castleford is called about 5 minutes later than in London, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 18 minutes later than in the capital. Castleford is 260 km away from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Castleford
The Qibla in Castleford is at 119.6° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,987 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 119.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Castleford
Fasting in Castleford, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:01 PM and imsak at 5:29 AM on the first day, 11 h 21 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:58 PM for a fast of 13 h 20 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United Kingdom.
Castleford on the map
The coordinates of Castleford are 53.7259° N and 1.3626° W. The nearest cities on our site are Kippax (5 km), Pontefract (5 km), and Lofthouse (9 km). Wakefield, the nearest administrative centre, is 10 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around England.
- Name
- Castleford
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 45,106
- Coordinates
- 53.72587, -1.36256
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 119.6° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,987 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Castleford
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Castleford 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 12:13 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Castleford
- Kippax5 km · north
- Pontefract5 km · south-east
- Lofthouse9 km · west
- Wakefield10 km · south-west
- Leeds14 km · north-west
- Ossett15 km · west
- South Elmsall15 km · south
- Morley16 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Castleford
When is Fajr in Castleford?
Fajr in Castleford depends on the season: about 2:30 AM on 21 June and about 6:08 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Castleford?
The Qibla in Castleford is 119.6° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,987 km away.
When is Maghrib in Castleford?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:46 PM on 21 December and 9:40 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Castleford?
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.
Do prayer times in Castleford differ from London?
Yes. Castleford is 260 km from London, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Castleford is called roughly 5 minutes later than in London.