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Prayer times in Melksham
This page shows today’s salah times in Melksham, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in the United Kingdom.
Adhan times in Melksham today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Melksham prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Melksham
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Melksham on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:39 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 37 min, against only 7 h 51 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:59 PM and 11:34 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:07 PM and 1:10 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Melksham and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:19 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:21 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:39 AM | 4:52 AM | 1:10 PM | 5:33 PM | 9:29 PM | 11:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:56 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:18 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:52 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:07 AM | 8:11 AM | 12:07 PM | 1:46 PM | 4:02 PM | 5:59 PM |
Compared with London, Dhuhr in Melksham is called about 8 minutes later than in London, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 7 minutes later than in the capital. Melksham is 140 km from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Melksham
The Qibla in Melksham is at 116.7° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,910 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 116.7°.
Fasting hours in Melksham during Ramadan
Ramadan in Melksham: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:32 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:11 PM, about 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; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Melksham is located
Melksham is located at 51.3728° N, 2.1400° W, in England, in the United Kingdom. The nearest administrative centre is Trowbridge, 8 km away. Close by you will find Neston (6 km), Trowbridge (8 km), and Chippenham (10 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Melksham
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 19,357
- Coordinates
- 51.37281, -2.14002
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 116.7° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,910 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Melksham
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Melksham takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:16 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:33 PM for the majority, 6:48 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Melksham, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Melksham
- Neston6 km · north-west
- Trowbridge8 km · south-west
- Chippenham10 km · north
- Devizes10 km · east
- Calne12 km · north-east
- Westbury13 km · south
- Bath15 km · west
- Warminster19 km · south
Prayer times in Melksham: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Melksham?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:02 PM on 21 December and 9:29 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Melksham?
Fajr in Melksham depends on the season: about 2:39 AM on 21 June and about 6:07 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Melksham?
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 Melksham differ from London?
Yes. Melksham is 140 km from London, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Melksham is called roughly 8 minutes later than in London.
What is the Qibla direction in Melksham?
The Qibla in Melksham is 116.7° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,910 km away.