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Prayer times in Leigh
Looking for the prayer times in Leigh? 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 Leigh, England. Every figure is computed for 53.4964° N, 2.5197° W, which means the times match Leigh itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Leigh today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Leigh
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Leigh
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Leigh 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 5:57 PM and 11:41 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:08 PM and 1:12 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Leigh and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:14 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:23 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:35 AM | 4:41 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:39 PM | 9:43 PM | 11:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:18 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:12 AM | 8:24 AM | 12:08 PM | 1:37 PM | 3:52 PM | 5:57 PM |
Compared with London, Dhuhr in Leigh is called about 10 minutes later than in London, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 21 minutes later than in the capital. Leigh is 274 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Leigh
In Leigh you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 118.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,042 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Leigh 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Leigh
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Leigh is around 5:34 AM and iftar at 5:06 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, so the fast lasts 13 h 19 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Leigh is located
The coordinates of Leigh are 53.4964° N and 2.5197° W. The closest places on our site are Atherton (3 km), Tyldesley (4 km), and Golborne (6 km). Wigan, the nearest administrative centre, is 9 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across England.
- Name
- Leigh
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 43,626
- Coordinates
- 53.49642, -2.51973
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 118.2° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,042 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Leigh
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Leigh comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:54 PM instead of 5:39 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:18 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Leigh, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Leigh
- Atherton3 km · north-east
- Tyldesley4 km · north-east
- Golborne6 km · south-west
- Westhoughton6 km · north
- Newton-le-Willows7 km · south-west
- Walkden8 km · east
- Ashton in Makerfield9 km · west
- Irlam9 km · south-east
Prayer times in Leigh: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Leigh during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 19 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Leigh?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Leigh?
The Qibla in Leigh is 118.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,042 km away.
When is Maghrib in Leigh?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:52 PM on 21 December and 9:43 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Leigh?
Fajr in Leigh 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.