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Prayer times in Rayleigh
Looking for the prayer times in Rayleigh? On this page 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 Rayleigh, England. Every figure is computed for 51.5857° N, 0.6046° E, which means the times match Rayleigh itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Rayleigh today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Rayleigh
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Rayleigh
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Rayleigh on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:27 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 39 min, compared with only 7 h 49 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:48 PM and 11:24 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:56 AM and 12:59 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rayleigh and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:07 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:27 AM | 4:40 AM | 12:59 PM | 5:22 PM | 9:19 PM | 11:24 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:41 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:56 AM | 8:01 AM | 11:56 AM | 1:34 PM | 3:50 PM | 5:48 PM |
Compared with London, Dhuhr in Rayleigh is called roughly 3 minutes earlier than in London, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 2 minutes earlier than in the capital. Rayleigh is 51 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Rayleigh
The Qibla in Rayleigh is at 119.9° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,754 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 119.9°.
Ramadan timetable for Rayleigh
Ramadan in Rayleigh: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:21 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 4:59 PM, roughly 11 h 28 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 17 min, longer by 109 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Rayleigh on the map
The coordinates of Rayleigh are 51.5857° N and 0.6046° E. The closest places on our site are Hadleigh (4 km), South Benfleet (5 km), and Wickford (6 km). Canvey Island, the nearest administrative centre, is 7 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across England.
- Name
- Rayleigh
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 32,380
- Coordinates
- 51.58571, 0.60459
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 119.9° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,754 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Rayleigh
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Rayleigh comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:37 PM instead of 5:22 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:05 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Rayleigh (UTC, UTC+1 in summer), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Rayleigh
- Hadleigh4 km · south
- South Benfleet5 km · south-west
- Wickford6 km · north-west
- Rochford7 km · east
- Canvey Island7 km · south
- Southend-on-Sea9 km · south-east
- Basildon10 km · west
- Billericay14 km · west
Prayer times in Rayleigh: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Rayleigh?
The Qibla in Rayleigh is 119.9° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,754 km away.
Do prayer times in Rayleigh differ from London?
Yes. Rayleigh is 51 km from London, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Rayleigh is called roughly 3 minutes earlier than in London.
When is Maghrib in Rayleigh?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:50 PM on 21 December and 9:19 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Rayleigh during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 28 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 Rayleigh?
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.