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Prayer times in Sheffield
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sheffield, 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 Sheffield
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Sheffield
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sheffield change through the year
Prayer times in Sheffield vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 2:31 AM and Maghrib at 9:38 PM, giving a day of 17 h 01 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:08 AM and Maghrib to 3:49 PM, and the day is just 7 h 30 min. That is a difference of 9 h 31 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 | 4:10 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:19 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:31 AM | 4:37 AM | 1:08 PM | 5:34 PM | 9:38 PM | 11:37 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:13 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:08 AM | 8:19 AM | 12:04 PM | 1:34 PM | 3:49 PM | 5:53 PM |
Sheffield lies 227 km north-west of London, so Dhuhr in Sheffield is called roughly 5 minutes later than in London. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Sheffield.
Qibla direction in Sheffield
Qibla from Sheffield: 119.2° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,974 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Sheffield is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Sheffield during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Sheffield is around 5:30 AM and iftar at 5:02 PM, for a fast of 11 h 22 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:29 AM and iftar to 5:58 PM, for a fast of 13 h 19 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Sheffield on the map
Sheffield lies at 53.3830° N, 1.4659° W, in England, in the United Kingdom. The nearest administrative centre is Rotherham, 9 km away. Close by you will find Fulwood (7 km), Rotherham (9 km), and Dronfield (9 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sheffield
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 556,500
- Coordinates
- 53.38297, -1.46590
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 119.2° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,974 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sheffield
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sheffield is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:13 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:34 PM for the majority, 6:50 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Sheffield
- Fulwood7 km · south-west
- Rotherham9 km · north-east
- Dronfield9 km · south
- Chapeltown9 km · north
- Hoyland Nether13 km · north
- Staveley15 km · south-east
- Chesterfield15 km · south
- Wath upon Dearne16 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sheffield
What time is Fajr in Sheffield?
Fajr in Sheffield changes with the seasons: about 2:31 AM on 21 June and about 6:08 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Sheffield?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Sheffield?
The Qibla in Sheffield is 119.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,974 km away.
How long is the fast in Sheffield 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.
Do prayer times in Sheffield differ from London?
Yes. Sheffield is 227 km from London, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Sheffield comes roughly 5 minutes later than in London.