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Prayer times in Christchurch
This page shows today’s salah times in Christchurch, England, calculated 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 you can 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 Christchurch
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Christchurch prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Christchurch change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Christchurch on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:39 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 30 min, against only 7 h 57 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:59 PM and 11:31 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:05 PM and 1:09 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Christchurch and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:19 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:20 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:39 AM | 4:54 AM | 1:09 PM | 5:30 PM | 9:24 PM | 11:31 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:54 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:18 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:04 AM | 8:06 AM | 12:05 PM | 1:48 PM | 4:04 PM | 5:59 PM |
Compared with London, Dhuhr in Christchurch comes roughly 7 minutes later than in London, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes later than in the capital. Christchurch is 144 km from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Christchurch and distance to Makkah
From Christchurch you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 116.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,856 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Christchurch 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.
Ramadan timetable for Christchurch
For those fasting in Christchurch, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:11 PM and imsak at 5:31 AM on the first day, 11 h 30 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:01 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 16 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United Kingdom.
About Christchurch
The coordinates of Christchurch are 50.7358° N and 1.7813° W. The nearest cities on our site are Bournemouth (7 km), New Milton (8 km), and Ferndown (12 km). Bournemouth, the nearest administrative centre, is 7 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around England.
- Name
- Christchurch
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 31,372
- Coordinates
- 50.73583, -1.78129
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 116.5° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,856 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Christchurch
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Christchurch comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:45 PM instead of 5:30 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:15 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 depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Christchurch (UTC, UTC+1 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Christchurch
- Bournemouth7 km · west
- New Milton8 km · east
- Ferndown12 km · north-west
- Poole15 km · west
- Wimborne Minster15 km · west
- Totton29 km · north-east
- Hythe30 km · north-east
- Southampton32 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Christchurch
Do prayer times in Christchurch differ from London?
Yes. Christchurch is 144 km from London, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Christchurch comes about 7 minutes later than in London.
Which calculation method is used for Christchurch?
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 Christchurch?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:04 PM on 21 December and 9:24 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Christchurch during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 30 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Christchurch?
The Qibla in Christchurch is 116.5° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,856 km away.