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Prayer times in Rochdale
This page shows today’s prayer times in Rochdale, 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 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 Rochdale today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Rochdale
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Rochdale
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Rochdale on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:34 AM, the longest day lasts 17 h 04 min, compared with only 7 h 27 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:55 PM and 11:40 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:07 PM and 1:10 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rochdale and may differ by a minute 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 | 6:21 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:34 AM | 4:39 AM | 1:10 PM | 5:38 PM | 9:42 PM | 11:40 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:56 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:16 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:11 AM | 8:23 AM | 12:07 PM | 1:35 PM | 3:50 PM | 5:55 PM |
Compared with London, Dhuhr in Rochdale comes roughly 8 minutes later than in London, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 21 minutes later than in the capital. Rochdale is 272 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Rochdale
In Rochdale you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 118.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,027 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Rochdale and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Rochdale
For those fasting in Rochdale, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:04 PM and imsak at 5:33 AM on the first day, 11 h 22 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:01 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 19 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United Kingdom.
Where Rochdale is located
Rochdale lies at 53.6177° N, 2.1552° W, in England, in the United Kingdom. The nearest administrative centre is Oldham, 9 km away. Close by you will find Middleton (8 km), Oldham (9 km), and Bury (10 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Rochdale
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 97,550
- Coordinates
- 53.61766, -2.15520
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 118.7° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,027 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Rochdale
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Rochdale is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:16 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:38 PM for the majority, 6:53 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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 Rochdale (UTC, UTC+1 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Rochdale
- Middleton8 km · south
- Oldham9 km · south
- Bury10 km · west
- Rossendale11 km · north-west
- Ramsbottom11 km · west
- Whitefield12 km · south-west
- Failsworth13 km · south
- Rawtenstall13 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Rochdale
What is the Qibla direction in Rochdale?
The Qibla in Rochdale is 118.7° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,027 km away.
When is Maghrib in Rochdale?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:50 PM on 21 December and 9:42 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Rochdale during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 19 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Rochdale?
Fajr in Rochdale changes with the seasons: about 2:34 AM on 21 June and about 6:11 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Rochdale?
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.