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Prayer times in Nelson
Residents of and visitors to Nelson can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Nelson is a city in the United Kingdom, in England, with about 29,317 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Nelson
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Nelson prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Nelson change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Nelson on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:33 AM, the longest day lasts 17 h 07 min, against only 7 h 24 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:55 PM and 11:41 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:07 PM and 1:11 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nelson and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:12 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:22 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:33 AM | 4:37 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:38 PM | 9:44 PM | 11:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:56 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:16 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:12 AM | 8:25 AM | 12:07 PM | 1:34 PM | 3:49 PM | 5:55 PM |
Nelson is located 294 km north-west of London, so Dhuhr in Nelson comes roughly 8 minutes later than in London. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Nelson.
Finding the Qibla from Nelson
The Qibla in Nelson is at 118.8° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,041 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 118.8°.
Fasting hours in Nelson during Ramadan
Fasting in Nelson, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:04 PM and imsak at 5:33 AM on the first day, 11 h 21 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:01 PM for a fast of 13 h 20 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United Kingdom.
Nelson on the map
The coordinates of Nelson are 53.8333° N and 2.2000° W. The nearest cities on our site are Colne (3 km), Burnley (4 km), and Accrington (14 km). Burnley, the nearest administrative centre, is 4 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across England.
- Name
- Nelson
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 29,317
- Coordinates
- 53.83333, -2.20000
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 118.8° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,041 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Nelson
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Nelson comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:54 PM instead of 5:38 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:16 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Nelson and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Nelson
- Colne3 km · north-east
- Burnley4 km · south-west
- Accrington14 km · south-west
- Rawtenstall16 km · south
- Haslingden17 km · south-west
- Rossendale17 km · south
- Keighley20 km · east
- Blackburn21 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nelson
How long is the fast in Nelson during Ramadan?
About 11 h 21 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Nelson?
The Qibla in Nelson is 118.8° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,041 km away.
Do prayer times in Nelson differ from London?
Yes. Nelson is 294 km from London, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Nelson comes roughly 8 minutes later than in London.
When is Maghrib in Nelson?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:49 PM on 21 December and 9:44 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Nelson?
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.