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Prayer times in Manchester
This page shows today’s prayer times in Manchester, England, worked out 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in the United Kingdom.
Today’s prayer times in Manchester
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Manchester
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Manchester change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Manchester on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:34 AM, the longest day lasts 17 h 02 min, compared with only 7 h 29 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:56 PM and 11:40 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:07 PM and 1:11 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Manchester and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:13 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:22 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:34 AM | 4:40 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:38 PM | 9:42 PM | 11:40 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:56 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:16 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:11 AM | 8:23 AM | 12:07 PM | 1:36 PM | 3:51 PM | 5:56 PM |
Compared with London, Dhuhr in Manchester comes roughly 8 minutes later than in London, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 20 minutes later than in the capital. Manchester is 262 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Manchester and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Manchester: 118.5° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 5,025 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Manchester remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Manchester during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Manchester is around 5:33 AM and iftar at 5:05 PM, for a fast of 11 h 22 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:32 AM and iftar to 6:01 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 19 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Manchester
Manchester is located at 53.4810° N, 2.2374° W, in England, in the United Kingdom. The nearest administrative centre is Salford, 4 km away. Nearby places include Salford (4 km), Failsworth (5 km), and Droylsden (6 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Manchester
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 568,996
- Coordinates
- 53.48095, -2.23743
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 118.5° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,025 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Manchester
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Manchester takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:16 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:38 PM for the majority, 6:53 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Manchester and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Manchester
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Manchester
When is Maghrib in Manchester?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:51 PM on 21 December and 9:42 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Manchester differ from London?
Yes. Manchester is 262 km from London, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Manchester comes about 8 minutes later than in London.
What time is Fajr in Manchester?
Fajr in Manchester changes with the seasons: about 2:34 AM on 21 June and about 6:11 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Manchester?
The Qibla in Manchester is 118.5° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,025 km away.
How long is the fast in Manchester 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.