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Prayer times in Chesham
This page shows today’s salah times in Chesham, 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 the usual reference in the United Kingdom.
Adhan times in Chesham today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Chesham prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Chesham change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Chesham on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:32 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 41 min, compared with only 7 h 48 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:53 PM and 11:29 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:00 PM and 1:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Chesham and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:12 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:15 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:32 AM | 4:44 AM | 1:04 PM | 5:27 PM | 9:24 PM | 11:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:12 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:46 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:01 AM | 8:06 AM | 12:00 PM | 1:38 PM | 3:54 PM | 5:53 PM |
Compared with London, Dhuhr in Chesham is called about 2 minutes later than in London, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes later than in the capital. Chesham is 39 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Chesham
The Qibla in Chesham is at 118.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,833 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 118.6°.
Fasting hours in Chesham during Ramadan
Fasting in Chesham, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:04 PM and imsak at 5:26 AM on the first day, 11 h 28 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:56 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 Chesham is located
Chesham is located at 51.7000° N, 0.6000° W, in England, in the United Kingdom. The nearest administrative centre is Uxbridge, 19 km away. Close by you will find Amersham on the Hill (3 km), Amersham (4 km), and Berkhamsted (7 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Chesham
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 20,649
- Coordinates
- 51.70000, -0.60000
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 118.6° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,833 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Chesham
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Chesham takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:10 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:27 PM for the majority, 6:42 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Chesham (UTC, UTC+1 in summer), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Chesham
- Amersham on the Hill3 km · south
- Amersham4 km · south
- Berkhamsted7 km · north
- Chalfont Saint Peter11 km · south
- Rickmansworth11 km · south-east
- Hemel Hempstead12 km · north-east
- High Wycombe13 km · south-west
- Gerrards Cross13 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chesham
How long is the fast in Chesham 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.
Do prayer times in Chesham differ from London?
Yes. Chesham is 39 km from London, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Chesham comes roughly 2 minutes later than in London.
Which calculation method is used for Chesham?
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.
When is Maghrib in Chesham?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:54 PM on 21 December and 9:24 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Chesham?
Fajr in Chesham depends on the season: about 2:32 AM on 21 June and about 6:01 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.