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Prayer times in Dartford
Muslims living in Dartford can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Dartford is a city in the United Kingdom, in England, with about 51,240 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Dartford
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Dartford
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Dartford by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Dartford on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:29 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 38 min, compared with only 7 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:50 PM and 11:25 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:57 AM and 1:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Dartford and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:09 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:24 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:29 AM | 4:42 AM | 1:01 PM | 5:24 PM | 9:20 PM | 11:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:58 AM | 8:02 AM | 11:57 AM | 1:36 PM | 3:52 PM | 5:50 PM |
Compared with London, Dhuhr in Dartford comes about 1 minute earlier than in London, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes earlier than in the capital. Dartford is 25 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Dartford
Qibla from Dartford: 119.3° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,770 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Dartford is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Dartford
Ramadan in Dartford: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:23 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:01 PM, roughly 11 h 28 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 17 min, longer by 108 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Dartford on the map
The coordinates of Dartford are 51.4466° N and 0.2142° E. The nearest cities on our site are Bexley (5 km), Swanley (6 km), and Longfield (8 km). Grays, the nearest administrative centre, is 8 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across England.
- Name
- Dartford
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 51,240
- Coordinates
- 51.44657, 0.21423
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 119.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,770 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Dartford
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Dartford comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:38 PM instead of 5:24 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:07 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Dartford and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Dartford
- Bexley5 km · west
- Swanley6 km · south-west
- Longfield8 km · south-east
- South Ockendon8 km · north-east
- Grays8 km · north-east
- Abbey Wood9 km · north-west
- Hartley9 km · south-east
- Thamesmead9 km · north-west
Prayer times in Dartford: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Dartford 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.
When is Maghrib in Dartford?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:52 PM on 21 December and 9:20 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Dartford?
The Qibla in Dartford is 119.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,770 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Dartford?
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 Dartford differ from London?
Yes. Dartford is 25 km from London, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Dartford comes about 1 minute earlier than in London.