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Prayer times in Royston
This page shows today’s salah times in Royston, 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 the usual reference in the United Kingdom.
Today’s prayer times in Royston
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Royston
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Royston
Prayer times in Royston change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 2:29 AM and Maghrib at 9:24 PM, for a day of 16 h 45 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:00 AM and Maghrib to 3:50 PM, and the day lasts only 7 h 44 min. The difference 9 h between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:09 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:24 PM | 6:13 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:29 AM | 4:40 AM | 1:02 PM | 5:26 PM | 9:24 PM | 11:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:52 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:00 AM | 8:06 AM | 11:58 AM | 1:34 PM | 3:50 PM | 5:50 PM |
Royston is located 60 km north of London, so Dhuhr in Royston comes at almost exactly the same time as London. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Royston.
Finding the Qibla from Royston
Qibla direction for Royston: 119.6° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,817 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Royston is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Royston
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Royston is at about 5:24 AM and iftar at 5:00 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 27 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:26 AM and iftar to 5:54 PM, for a fast of 13 h 17 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Royston is located
The coordinates of Royston are 52.0483° N and 0.0244° W. The closest places on our site are Letchworth Garden City (16 km), Biggleswade (17 km), and Saffron Walden (18 km). Cambridge, the nearest administrative centre, is 19 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around England.
- Name
- Royston
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 15,781
- Coordinates
- 52.04832, -0.02438
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 119.6° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,817 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Royston
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Royston takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:08 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:26 PM for the majority, 6:41 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Royston and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Royston
- Letchworth Garden City16 km · south-west
- Biggleswade17 km · west
- Saffron Walden18 km · east
- Cambridge19 km · north-east
- Stevenage20 km · south-west
- Hitchin21 km · south-west
- Bishop's Stortford23 km · south-east
- Saint Neots25 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Royston
When is Maghrib in Royston?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:50 PM on 21 December and 9:24 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Royston?
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.
Do prayer times in Royston differ from London?
Yes. Royston is 60 km from London, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Royston practically coincides with London.
What time is Fajr in Royston?
Fajr in Royston changes with the seasons: about 2:29 AM on 21 June and about 6:00 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Royston?
The Qibla in Royston is 119.6° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,817 km away.