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Prayer times in Hereford
Looking for the adhan times in Hereford? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Hereford, England. Every figure is computed for 52.0568° N, 2.7148° W, so the times reflect Hereford itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Hereford
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Hereford
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Hereford change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Hereford move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 2:40 AM on 21 June and 6:11 AM on 21 December, a shift of 3 h 31 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:01 PM and 9:35 PM. Daylight peaks at 16 h 45 min around the summer solstice and drops to 7 h 44 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:19 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:24 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:40 AM | 4:50 AM | 1:13 PM | 5:37 PM | 9:35 PM | 11:38 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:56 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:11 AM | 8:17 AM | 12:09 PM | 1:45 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:00 PM |
Hereford lies 188 km west of London, so Dhuhr in Hereford comes about 10 minutes later than in London. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Hereford.
Qibla direction in Hereford
In Hereford you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 116.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,980 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Hereford 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.
Fasting hours in Hereford during Ramadan
Fasting in Hereford, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:11 PM and imsak at 5:35 AM on the first day, 11 h 27 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:04 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 17 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United Kingdom.
Where Hereford is located
The coordinates of Hereford are 52.0568° N and 2.7148° W. The nearest cities on our site are Great Malvern (27 km), Worcester (37 km), and Tewkesbury (39 km). Worcester, the nearest administrative centre, is 37 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around England.
- Name
- Hereford
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 60,415
- Coordinates
- 52.05684, -2.71482
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 116.7° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,980 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Hereford
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Hereford is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:18 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:37 PM for the majority, 6:52 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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 Hereford (UTC, UTC+1 in summer), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Hereford
- Great Malvern27 km · east
- Worcester37 km · north-east
- Tewkesbury39 km · east
- Gloucester39 km · south-east
- Loughton43 km · north
- Stourport-on-Severn43 km · north-east
- Droitwich45 km · north-east
- Pontypool46 km · south-west
Prayer times in Hereford: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Hereford?
Fajr in Hereford depends on the season: about 2:40 AM on 21 June and about 6:11 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Hereford differ from London?
Yes. Hereford is 188 km from London, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Hereford is called about 10 minutes later than in London.
How long is the fast in Hereford during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 27 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Hereford?
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 Hereford?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:01 PM on 21 December and 9:35 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.