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Prayer times in South Ockendon
This page shows today’s prayer times in South Ockendon, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in the United Kingdom.
Salah times in South Ockendon today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for South Ockendon
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in South Ockendon by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in South Ockendon on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:29 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 38 min, compared with only 7 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:49 PM and 11:25 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:57 AM and 1:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of South Ockendon 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 | 6:02 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:24 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:29 AM | 4:41 AM | 1:01 PM | 5:23 PM | 9:20 PM | 11:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:52 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:58 AM | 8:02 AM | 11:57 AM | 1:36 PM | 3:52 PM | 5:49 PM |
South Ockendon lies 28 km east of London, so Dhuhr in South Ockendon is called about 2 minutes earlier than in London. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in South Ockendon.
Qibla direction in South Ockendon
From South Ockendon you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 119.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,769 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of South Ockendon and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in South Ockendon during Ramadan
Ramadan in South Ockendon: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:23 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:01 PM, about 11 h 28 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 17 min, longer by 109 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
South Ockendon on the map
South Ockendon is located at 51.5080° N, 0.2833° E, in England, in the United Kingdom. The nearest administrative centre is Grays, 5 km away. Close by you will find Grays (5 km), Dartford (8 km), and Dagenham (9 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- South Ockendon
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 22,440
- Coordinates
- 51.50799, 0.28333
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 119.4° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,769 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in South Ockendon
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in South Ockendon comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:38 PM instead of 5:23 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:06 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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 South Ockendon and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near South Ockendon
- Grays5 km · south-east
- Dartford8 km · south-west
- Dagenham9 km · north-west
- Gravesend10 km · south-east
- Romford10 km · north-west
- Stanford-le-Hope11 km · east
- Thamesmead11 km · west
- Bexley12 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in South Ockendon
What is the Qibla direction in South Ockendon?
The Qibla in South Ockendon is 119.4° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,769 km away.
When is Maghrib in South Ockendon?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:52 PM on 21 December and 9:20 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in South Ockendon differ from London?
Yes. South Ockendon is 28 km from London, towards the east, and Dhuhr in South Ockendon is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in London.
How long is the fast in South Ockendon during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in South Ockendon?
Fajr in South Ockendon changes with the seasons: about 2:29 AM on 21 June and about 5:58 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.