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Prayer times in Leicester
This page shows today’s prayer times in Leicester, 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.
Today’s prayer times in Leicester
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Leicester prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Leicester by season
Prayer times in Leicester change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 2:32 AM and Maghrib at 9:32 PM, giving a day of 16 h 52 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:05 AM and Maghrib to 3:51 PM, and the day is just 7 h 38 min. That is a difference of 9 h 14 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:11 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:17 PM | 8:07 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:32 AM | 4:41 AM | 1:06 PM | 5:32 PM | 9:32 PM | 11:33 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:13 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:05 AM | 8:14 AM | 12:02 PM | 1:36 PM | 3:51 PM | 5:53 PM |
Compared with London, Dhuhr in Leicester is called about 4 minutes later than in London, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 11 minutes later than in the capital. Leicester is 143 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Leicester and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Leicester: 118.9° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,915 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Leicester is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Leicester during Ramadan
For those fasting in Leicester, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:03 PM and imsak at 5:28 AM on the first day, 11 h 25 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:58 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 18 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United Kingdom.
Leicester on the map
The coordinates of Leicester are 52.6386° N and 1.1317° W. The nearest cities on our site are Oadby (5 km), Evington (6 km), and Glen Parva (6 km). Nottingham, the nearest administrative centre, is 35 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around England.
- Name
- Leicester
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 368,600
- Coordinates
- 52.63860, -1.13169
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 118.9° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,915 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Leicester
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Leicester is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:12 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:32 PM for the majority, 6:47 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Leicester, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Leicester
- Oadby5 km · south-east
- Evington6 km · south-east
- Glen Parva6 km · south-west
- Wigston Magna7 km · south-east
- Mountsorrel9 km · north
- Earl Shilton14 km · south-west
- Loughborough15 km · north
- Coalville19 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Leicester
What time is Fajr in Leicester?
Fajr in Leicester changes with the seasons: about 2:32 AM on 21 June and about 6:05 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Leicester during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 25 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Leicester?
The Qibla in Leicester is 118.9° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,915 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Leicester?
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 Leicester differ from London?
Yes. Leicester is 143 km from London, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Leicester comes roughly 4 minutes later than in London.