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Prayer times in South Elmsall
Residents of and visitors to South Elmsall can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. South Elmsall is a city in the United Kingdom, in England, with about 18,835 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in South Elmsall today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for South Elmsall
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in South Elmsall by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in South Elmsall on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:30 AM, the longest day lasts 17 h 03 min, compared with only 7 h 27 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:52 PM and 11:37 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:03 PM and 1:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of South Elmsall and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:09 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:18 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:30 AM | 4:35 AM | 1:07 PM | 5:34 PM | 9:39 PM | 11:37 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:52 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:12 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:08 AM | 8:19 AM | 12:03 PM | 1:32 PM | 3:47 PM | 5:52 PM |
South Elmsall is located 245 km north of London, so Dhuhr in South Elmsall is called about 5 minutes later than in London. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in South Elmsall.
Qibla in South Elmsall and distance to Makkah
From South Elmsall you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 119.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,975 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of South Elmsall and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in South Elmsall
Ramadan in South Elmsall: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:29 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:01 PM, about 11 h 22 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 19 min, longer by 118 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About South Elmsall
South Elmsall lies at 53.5971° N, 1.2803° W, in England, in the United Kingdom. The nearest administrative centre is Doncaster, 13 km away. Close by you will find Adwick le Street (7 km), Pontefract (11 km), and Bentley (11 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- South Elmsall
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 18,835
- Coordinates
- 53.59709, -1.28034
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 119.6° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,975 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in South Elmsall
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in South Elmsall comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:50 PM instead of 5:34 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:13 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to South Elmsall, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to South Elmsall
- Adwick le Street7 km · south-east
- Pontefract11 km · north
- Bentley11 km · south-east
- Wath upon Dearne11 km · south
- Wombwell11 km · south-west
- Mexborough12 km · south
- Doncaster13 km · south-east
- Conisbrough13 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in South Elmsall
When is Maghrib in South Elmsall?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:47 PM on 21 December and 9:39 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for South Elmsall?
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 South Elmsall differ from London?
Yes. South Elmsall is 245 km from London, towards the north, and Dhuhr in South Elmsall comes about 5 minutes later than in London.
What time is Fajr in South Elmsall?
Fajr in South Elmsall depends on the season: about 2:30 AM on 21 June and about 6:08 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in South Elmsall?
The Qibla in South Elmsall is 119.6° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,975 km away.