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Prayer times in Sunderland
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sunderland, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in the United Kingdom.
Today’s prayer times in Sunderland
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Sunderland prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Sunderland
It is useful to know how prayer times in Sunderland move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:27 AM on 21 June and 6:10 AM on 21 December, a shift of 3 h 43 min, while Maghrib moves between 3:39 PM and 9:48 PM. Daylight peaks at 17 h 21 min around the summer solstice and falls to 7 h 11 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:05 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:19 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:27 AM | 4:27 AM | 1:07 PM | 5:37 PM | 9:48 PM | 11:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:48 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:11 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:10 AM | 8:28 AM | 12:03 PM | 1:26 PM | 3:39 PM | 5:49 PM |
Compared with London, Dhuhr in Sunderland is called roughly 5 minutes later than in London, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 26 minutes later than in the capital. Sunderland is 387 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Sunderland
Qibla from Sunderland: 120.6° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 5,054 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Sunderland remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Sunderland during Ramadan
Ramadan in Sunderland: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:30 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 4:57 PM, roughly 11 h 17 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 21 min, longer by 124 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Sunderland on the map
The coordinates of Sunderland are 54.9047° N and 1.3822° W. The nearest cities on our site are Seaham (8 km), Washington (9 km), and Houghton-Le-Spring (9 km). South Shields, the nearest administrative centre, is 11 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across England.
- Name
- Sunderland
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 170,134
- Coordinates
- 54.90465, -1.38222
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 120.6° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,054 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sunderland
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sunderland is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:13 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 5:37 PM for the majority, 6:53 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: 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 Sunderland
- Seaham8 km · south
- Washington9 km · west
- Houghton-Le-Spring9 km · south-west
- Jarrow11 km · north-west
- South Shields11 km · north
- Hebburn11 km · north-west
- Tynemouth13 km · north
- North Shields13 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sunderland
How long is the fast in Sunderland during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 17 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 21 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Sunderland differ from London?
Yes. Sunderland is 387 km from London, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Sunderland comes about 5 minutes later than in London.
What is the Qibla direction in Sunderland?
The Qibla in Sunderland is 120.6° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,054 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Sunderland?
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 Sunderland?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:39 PM on 21 December and 9:48 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.