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Prayer times in Pontefract
Looking for the prayer times in Pontefract? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Pontefract, England. Every figure is computed for 53.6911° N, 1.3127° W, so the times reflect Pontefract itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Pontefract today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Pontefract
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Pontefract change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Pontefract on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:30 AM, the longest day lasts 17 h 05 min, compared with only 7 h 26 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:51 PM and 11:37 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:03 PM and 1:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Pontefract and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:09 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:18 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:30 AM | 4:35 AM | 1:07 PM | 5:34 PM | 9:39 PM | 11:37 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:52 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:12 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:08 AM | 8:20 AM | 12:03 PM | 1:32 PM | 3:46 PM | 5:51 PM |
Pontefract is located 256 km north of London, so Dhuhr in Pontefract is called about 5 minutes later than in London. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Pontefract.
Qibla direction in Pontefract
Qibla direction for Pontefract: 119.7° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,982 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Pontefract is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Pontefract during Ramadan
Fasting in Pontefract, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:01 PM and imsak at 5:29 AM on the first day, 11 h 21 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:58 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 20 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United Kingdom.
Where Pontefract is located
The coordinates of Pontefract are 53.6911° N and 1.3127° W. The closest places on our site are Castleford (5 km), Kippax (9 km), and South Elmsall (11 km). South Elmsall, the nearest administrative centre, is 11 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across England.
- Name
- Pontefract
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 44,710
- Coordinates
- 53.69107, -1.31269
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 119.7° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,982 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Pontefract
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Pontefract is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:13 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:34 PM for the majority, 6:50 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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Prayer times near Pontefract
- Castleford5 km · north-west
- Kippax9 km · north-west
- South Elmsall11 km · south
- Wakefield12 km · west
- Lofthouse13 km · west
- Adwick le Street16 km · south-east
- Ossett18 km · west
- Darton18 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Pontefract
When is Maghrib in Pontefract?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:46 PM on 21 December and 9:39 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Pontefract?
Fajr in Pontefract changes with the seasons: about 2:30 AM on 21 June and about 6:08 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Pontefract?
The Qibla in Pontefract is 119.7° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,982 km away.
Do prayer times in Pontefract differ from London?
Yes. Pontefract is 256 km from London, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Pontefract is called about 5 minutes later than in London.
How long is the fast in Pontefract 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.