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Prayer times in Longfield
This page shows today’s prayer times in Longfield, 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.
Today’s prayer times in Longfield
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Longfield prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Longfield by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Longfield on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:29 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 37 min, compared with only 7 h 51 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:49 PM and 11:25 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:57 AM and 1:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Longfield and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:09 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:24 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:29 AM | 4:42 AM | 1:01 PM | 5:23 PM | 9:19 PM | 11:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:52 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:57 AM | 8:01 AM | 11:57 AM | 1:36 PM | 3:52 PM | 5:49 PM |
Longfield lies 32 km south-east of London, so Dhuhr in Longfield is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in London. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Longfield.
Qibla in Longfield and distance to Makkah
In Longfield you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 119.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,762 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Longfield and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Longfield during Ramadan
Ramadan in Longfield: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:22 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:01 PM, roughly 11 h 29 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 17 min, longer by 108 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Longfield
Longfield is located at 51.3969° N, 0.3021° E, in England, in the United Kingdom. The nearest administrative centre is Gravesend, 7 km away. Nearby places include Hartley (1 km), Gravesend (7 km), and Dartford (8 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Longfield
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 16,808
- Coordinates
- 51.39690, 0.30212
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 119.4° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,762 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Longfield
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Longfield takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:06 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:23 PM for the majority, 6:38 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Longfield, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Longfield
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Longfield
Which calculation method is used for Longfield?
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.
How long is the fast in Longfield during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 29 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Longfield?
Fajr in Longfield depends on the season: about 2:29 AM on 21 June and about 5:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Longfield?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:52 PM on 21 December and 9:19 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Longfield differ from London?
Yes. Longfield is 32 km from London, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Longfield is called about 2 minutes earlier than in London.