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Prayer times in Rochford
This page shows today’s prayer times in Rochford, England, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in the United Kingdom.
Today’s prayer times in Rochford
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Rochford prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Rochford change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Rochford on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:27 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 39 min, against only 7 h 49 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:48 PM and 11:23 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:55 AM and 12:59 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rochford and may differ by a minute 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 | 4:39 AM | 12:59 PM | 5:22 PM | 9:19 PM | 11:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:41 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:56 AM | 8:01 AM | 11:55 AM | 1:34 PM | 3:50 PM | 5:48 PM |
Compared with London, Dhuhr in Rochford comes about 3 minutes earlier than in London, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes earlier than in the capital. Rochford is 58 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Rochford and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Rochford is at 120.0° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,748 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 120.0°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Rochford
Fasting in Rochford, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 4:59 PM and imsak at 5:21 AM on the first day, 11 h 28 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:51 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.
About Rochford
The coordinates of Rochford are 51.5820° N and 0.7067° E. The closest places on our site are Southend-on-Sea (5 km), Rayleigh (7 km), and Hadleigh (7 km). Southend-on-Sea, the nearest administrative centre, is 5 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across England.
- Name
- Rochford
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 16,739
- Coordinates
- 51.58198, 0.70673
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 120.0° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,748 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Rochford
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Rochford takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:05 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:22 PM for the majority, 6:37 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Rochford (UTC, UTC+1 in summer), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Rochford
- Southend-on-Sea5 km · south
- Rayleigh7 km · west
- Hadleigh7 km · south-west
- South Benfleet11 km · west
- Canvey Island11 km · south-west
- Wickford13 km · west
- Maldon17 km · north
- Basildon17 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Rochford
What is the Qibla direction in Rochford?
The Qibla in Rochford is 120.0° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,748 km away.
When is Maghrib in Rochford?
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.
Which calculation method is used for Rochford?
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.
How long is the fast in Rochford during Ramadan?
About 11 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Rochford differ from London?
Yes. Rochford is 58 km from London, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Rochford comes about 3 minutes earlier than in London.