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Prayer times in Eltham
This page shows today’s salah times in Eltham, England, worked out 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in the United Kingdom.
Adhan times in Eltham today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Eltham
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Eltham change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Eltham on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:30 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 38 min, against only 7 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:50 PM and 11:26 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:58 AM and 1:02 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Eltham and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:10 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:30 AM | 4:43 AM | 1:02 PM | 5:24 PM | 9:20 PM | 11:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:43 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:58 AM | 8:03 AM | 11:58 AM | 1:37 PM | 3:53 PM | 5:50 PM |
Eltham is very close to London (14 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Eltham comes about 1 minute earlier than in London. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable with confidence.
Finding the Qibla from Eltham
The Qibla in Eltham is at 119.1° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,780 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 119.1°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Eltham
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Eltham is at about 5:23 AM and iftar at 5:02 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 28 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:27 AM and iftar to 5:54 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 17 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Eltham is located
The coordinates of Eltham are 51.4506° N and 0.0523° E. The closest places on our site are Blackheath (3 km), Chislehurst (4 km), and Plumstead (4 km). Catford, the nearest administrative centre, is 5 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around England.
- Name
- Eltham
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 48,964
- Coordinates
- 51.45061, 0.05225
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 119.1° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,780 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Eltham
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Eltham is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:07 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:24 PM for the majority, 6:39 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Eltham, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Eltham
- Blackheath3 km · north-west
- Chislehurst4 km · south
- Plumstead4 km · north-east
- Catford5 km · west
- Abbey Wood6 km · north-east
- Brockley6 km · west
- Bexley7 km · east
- Beckenham7 km · south-west
Prayer times in Eltham: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Eltham?
The Qibla in Eltham is 119.1° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,780 km away.
How long is the fast in Eltham 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.
Do prayer times in Eltham differ from London?
Hardly: Eltham is only 14 km from London, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
When is Maghrib in Eltham?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:53 PM on 21 December and 9:20 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Eltham?
Fajr in Eltham changes with the seasons: about 2:30 AM on 21 June and about 5:58 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.