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Prayer times in Cheltenham
Residents of and visitors to Cheltenham can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Cheltenham is a city in the United Kingdom, in England, with about 118,836 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Cheltenham today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Cheltenham prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Cheltenham change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Cheltenham on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:38 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 43 min, against only 7 h 46 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:58 PM and 11:35 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:06 PM and 1:10 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Cheltenham and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:17 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:21 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:38 AM | 4:49 AM | 1:10 PM | 5:34 PM | 9:32 PM | 11:35 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:55 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:18 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:08 AM | 8:13 AM | 12:06 PM | 1:43 PM | 3:59 PM | 5:58 PM |
Cheltenham lies 142 km west of London, so Dhuhr in Cheltenham comes roughly 8 minutes later than in London. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Cheltenham.
Qibla direction in Cheltenham
In Cheltenham you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 117.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,933 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Cheltenham and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Cheltenham
Ramadan in Cheltenham: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:32 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:09 PM, about 11 h 27 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 17 min, longer by 110 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Cheltenham is located
Cheltenham is located at 51.9001° N, 2.0797° W, in England, in the United Kingdom. The nearest administrative centre is Gloucester, 12 km away. Close by you will find Tewkesbury (12 km), Gloucester (12 km), and Stroud (19 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Cheltenham
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 118,836
- Coordinates
- 51.90006, -2.07972
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 117.2° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,933 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Cheltenham
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Cheltenham comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:49 PM instead of 5:34 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 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 Cheltenham (UTC, UTC+1 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Cheltenham
- Tewkesbury12 km · north-west
- Gloucester12 km · west
- Stroud19 km · south-west
- Cirencester21 km · south
- Evesham23 km · north-east
- Great Malvern29 km · north-west
- Worcester34 km · north
- Carterton37 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Cheltenham
Which calculation method is used for Cheltenham?
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 Cheltenham differ from London?
Yes. Cheltenham is 142 km from London, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Cheltenham comes roughly 8 minutes later than in London.
When is Maghrib in Cheltenham?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:59 PM on 21 December and 9:32 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Cheltenham?
Fajr in Cheltenham depends on the season: about 2:38 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 Cheltenham?
The Qibla in Cheltenham is 117.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,933 km away.