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Prayer times in Oxford
This page shows today’s salah times in Oxford, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in the United Kingdom.
Today’s prayer times in Oxford
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Oxford
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Oxford by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Oxford on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:35 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 41 min, compared with only 7 h 47 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:55 PM and 11:32 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:03 PM and 1:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Oxford and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:14 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:18 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:35 AM | 4:46 AM | 1:07 PM | 5:30 PM | 9:27 PM | 11:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:14 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:49 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:04 AM | 8:09 AM | 12:03 PM | 1:41 PM | 3:57 PM | 5:55 PM |
Oxford is located 83 km west of London, so Dhuhr in Oxford comes roughly 5 minutes later than in London. This difference comes from 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 Oxford.
Finding the Qibla from Oxford
Qibla from Oxford: 118.0° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,875 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Oxford remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Oxford during Ramadan
Fasting in Oxford, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:06 PM and imsak at 5:29 AM on the first day, 11 h 27 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:59 PM for a fast of 13 h 17 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United Kingdom.
Where Oxford is located
Oxford lies at 51.7522° N, 1.2560° W, in England, in the United Kingdom. The nearest administrative centre is West Ilsley, 24 km away. Close by you will find Cowley (4 km), Abingdon (9 km), and Didcot (16 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Oxford
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 162,100
- Coordinates
- 51.75222, -1.25596
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 118.0° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,875 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Oxford
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Oxford comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:45 PM instead of 5:30 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:13 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Oxford, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Oxford
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Oxford
How long is the fast in Oxford during Ramadan?
About 11 h 27 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Oxford?
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 time is Fajr in Oxford?
Fajr in Oxford depends on the season: about 2:35 AM on 21 June and about 6:04 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Oxford?
The Qibla in Oxford is 118.0° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,875 km away.
Do prayer times in Oxford differ from London?
Yes. Oxford is 83 km from London, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Oxford comes roughly 5 minutes later than in London.