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Prayer times in Eccles
This page shows today’s prayer times in Eccles, England, calculated 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in the United Kingdom.
Adhan times in Eccles today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Eccles
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Eccles
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Eccles on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:35 AM, the longest day lasts 17 h 02 min, against only 7 h 28 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:56 PM and 11:41 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:07 PM and 1:11 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Eccles 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 | 6:22 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:35 AM | 4:40 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:38 PM | 9:42 PM | 11:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:56 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:17 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:12 AM | 8:23 AM | 12:07 PM | 1:37 PM | 3:52 PM | 5:56 PM |
Compared with London, Dhuhr in Eccles comes about 9 minutes later than in London, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 21 minutes later than in the capital. Eccles is 266 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Eccles
The Qibla in Eccles is at 118.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,030 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 118.4°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Eccles
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Eccles is around 5:33 AM and iftar at 5:05 PM, for a fast of 11 h 22 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:33 AM and iftar to 6:02 PM, for a fast of 13 h 19 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Eccles on the map
The coordinates of Eccles are 53.4833° N and 2.3333° W. The nearest cities on our site are Swinton (2 km), Salford (3 km), and Stretford (4 km). Salford, the nearest administrative centre, is 3 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across England.
- Name
- Eccles
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 37,275
- Coordinates
- 53.48333, -2.33333
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 118.4° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,030 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Eccles
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Eccles comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:53 PM instead of 5:38 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:17 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Eccles (UTC, UTC+1 in summer), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Eccles
When is Maghrib in Eccles?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:52 PM on 21 December and 9:42 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Eccles?
Fajr in Eccles changes with the seasons: about 2:35 AM on 21 June and about 6:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Eccles?
The Qibla in Eccles is 118.4° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,030 km away.
How long is the fast in Eccles during Ramadan?
About 11 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 19 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Eccles differ from London?
Yes. Eccles is 266 km from London, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Eccles comes roughly 9 minutes later than in London.