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Prayer times in Darwen
Muslims living in Darwen can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Darwen is a city in the United Kingdom, in England, with about 32,566 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Darwen today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Darwen
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Darwen by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Darwen on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:35 AM, the longest day lasts 17 h 05 min, against only 7 h 26 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:56 PM and 11:42 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:08 PM and 1:12 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Darwen and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:13 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:23 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:35 AM | 4:39 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:39 PM | 9:44 PM | 11:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:17 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:12 AM | 8:25 AM | 12:08 PM | 1:36 PM | 3:51 PM | 5:56 PM |
Darwen is located 290 km north-west of London, so Dhuhr in Darwen is called about 9 minutes later than in London. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Darwen.
Qibla in Darwen and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Darwen: 118.4° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 5,049 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Darwen is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Darwen during Ramadan
Ramadan in Darwen: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:34 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:05 PM, about 11 h 21 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 20 min, longer by 118 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Darwen on the map
Darwen lies at 53.6980° N, 2.4649° W, in England, in the United Kingdom. The nearest administrative centre is Blackburn, 6 km away. Nearby places include Blackburn (6 km), Haslingden (9 km), and Accrington (9 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Darwen
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 32,566
- Coordinates
- 53.69803, -2.46494
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 118.4° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,049 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Darwen
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Darwen comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:55 PM instead of 5:39 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:17 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Darwen, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Darwen
- Blackburn6 km · north
- Haslingden9 km · east
- Accrington9 km · north-east
- Ramsbottom11 km · south-east
- Chorley11 km · south-west
- Rawtenstall12 km · east
- Horwich12 km · south-west
- Rossendale12 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Darwen
How long is the fast in Darwen during Ramadan?
About 11 h 21 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Darwen?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:51 PM on 21 December and 9:44 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Darwen differ from London?
Yes. Darwen is 290 km from London, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Darwen comes roughly 9 minutes later than in London.
What is the Qibla direction in Darwen?
The Qibla in Darwen is 118.4° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,049 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Darwen?
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.