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Prayer times in Chichester

This page shows today’s prayer times in Chichester, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in the United Kingdom.

Today’s prayer times in Chichester

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

Each country has its own usual method for the prayer times, and in the United Kingdom we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC, UTC+1 in summer) and follow daylight saving time automatically where it is used. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Prayer calendar for Chichester

 
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Prayer times in Chichester by season

The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Chichester on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:35 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 31 min, compared with only 7 h 57 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:55 PM and 11:28 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:01 PM and 1:05 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Chichester and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Chichester (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox4:15 AM6:07 AM12:11 PM3:29 PM6:16 PM8:01 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice2:35 AM4:49 AM1:05 PM5:26 PM9:20 PM11:28 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:58 AM6:50 AM12:56 PM4:13 PM7:00 PM8:45 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice6:01 AM8:03 AM12:01 PM1:43 PM3:59 PM5:55 PM

Compared with London, Dhuhr in Chichester comes roughly 3 minutes later than in London, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute earlier than in the capital. Chichester is 88 km from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.

Qibla direction in Chichester

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The Qibla in Chichester is at 117.6° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,798 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 117.6°.

Suhoor and iftar times in Chichester

Ramadan in Chichester: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:27 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:07 PM, about 11 h 30 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 16 min, longer by 106 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).

Where Chichester is located

The coordinates of Chichester are 50.8367° N and 0.7800° W. The closest places on our site are Bognor Regis (9 km), Emsworth (11 km), and Hayling Island (15 km). Portsmouth, the nearest administrative centre, is 22 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around England.

Name
Chichester
Type
City
Part of
England, United Kingdom
Population
31,654
Coordinates
50.83673, -0.78003
Time zone
UTC, UTC+1 in summer
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
117.6° (south-east)
Distance to Makkah
4,798 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Chichester

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Chichester is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:11 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:26 PM for the majority, 6:41 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.

Tip: 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 your mosque.

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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chichester

When is Maghrib in Chichester?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:59 PM on 21 December and 9:20 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

Do prayer times in Chichester differ from London?

Yes. Chichester is 88 km from London, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Chichester comes about 3 minutes later than in London.

When is Fajr in Chichester?

Fajr in Chichester changes with the seasons: about 2:35 AM on 21 June and about 6:01 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

What is the Qibla direction in Chichester?

The Qibla in Chichester is 117.6° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,798 km away.

How long is the fast in Chichester during Ramadan?

About 11 h 30 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

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