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Prayer times in Salford
Looking for the prayer times in Salford? 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 Salford, England. Every figure is computed for 53.4877° N, 2.2904° W, so the times reflect Salford itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Salford
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Salford prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Salford by season
Prayer times in Salford change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 2:35 AM and Maghrib at 9:42 PM, giving a day of 17 h 02 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:11 AM and Maghrib to 3:51 PM, and the day is just 7 h 28 min. That is a difference of 9 h 34 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:13 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:22 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:35 AM | 4:40 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:38 PM | 9:42 PM | 11:40 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:56 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:17 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:11 AM | 8:23 AM | 12:07 PM | 1:37 PM | 3:51 PM | 5:56 PM |
Salford is located 264 km north-west of London, so Dhuhr in Salford is called roughly 9 minutes later than in London. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Salford.
Qibla direction in Salford
The Qibla in Salford is at 118.4° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,028 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 118.4°.
Fasting hours in Salford during Ramadan
Fasting in Salford, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:05 PM and imsak at 5:33 AM on the first day, 11 h 22 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:02 PM for a fast of 13 h 19 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United Kingdom.
About Salford
The coordinates of Salford are 53.4877° N and 2.2904° W. The nearest cities on our site are Eccles (3 km), Manchester (4 km), and Swinton (4 km). Manchester, the nearest administrative centre, is 4 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around England.
- Name
- Salford
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 129,794
- Coordinates
- 53.48771, -2.29042
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 118.4° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,028 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Salford
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Salford takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:17 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.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Salford and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Salford
- Eccles3 km · west
- Manchester4 km · east
- Swinton4 km · west
- Stretford5 km · south-west
- Prestwich5 km · north
- Urmston6 km · south-west
- Whitefield7 km · north
- Sale7 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Salford
When is Fajr in Salford?
Fajr in Salford changes with the seasons: about 2:35 AM on 21 June and about 6:11 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Salford 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Salford?
The Qibla in Salford is 118.4° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,028 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Salford?
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.
When is Maghrib in Salford?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:51 PM on 21 December and 9:42 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.