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Prayer times in Hertford
This page shows today’s salah times in Hertford, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in the United Kingdom.
Namaz times in Hertford today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Hertford
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Hertford change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Hertford move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:30 AM on 21 June and 6:00 AM on 21 December, a shift of 3 h 30 min, while Maghrib moves between 3:52 PM and 9:23 PM. Daylight reaches 16 h 42 min around the summer solstice and drops to 7 h 47 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:10 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:13 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:30 AM | 4:41 AM | 1:02 PM | 5:26 PM | 9:23 PM | 11:27 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:00 AM | 8:05 AM | 11:58 AM | 1:36 PM | 3:52 PM | 5:50 PM |
Compared with London, Dhuhr in Hertford comes at almost exactly the same time as London, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute later than in the capital. Hertford is 32 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Hertford
The Qibla in Hertford is at 119.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,806 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 119.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Hertford
Ramadan in Hertford: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:24 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:01 PM, about 11 h 27 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 17 min, longer by 110 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Hertford on the map
Hertford lies at 51.7959° N, 0.0785° W, in England, in the United Kingdom. The nearest administrative centre is Potters Bar, 13 km away. Close by you will find Ware (4 km), Hoddesdon (6 km), and Welwyn Garden City (9 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Hertford
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 25,847
- Coordinates
- 51.79588, -0.07854
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 119.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,806 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Hertford
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Hertford comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:40 PM instead of 5:26 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:08 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. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Hertford and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Hertford
- Ware4 km · north-east
- Hoddesdon6 km · south-east
- Welwyn Garden City9 km · west
- Hatfield11 km · west
- Cheshunt11 km · south
- Waltham Abbey13 km · south-east
- Harlow13 km · east
- Potters Bar13 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Hertford
What is the Qibla direction in Hertford?
The Qibla in Hertford is 119.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,806 km away.
When is Maghrib in Hertford?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:52 PM on 21 December and 9:23 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Hertford?
Fajr in Hertford depends on the season: about 2:30 AM on 21 June and about 6:00 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Hertford?
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 Hertford differ from London?
Yes. Hertford is 32 km from London, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Hertford practically coincides with London.