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Prayer times in Walkden
Looking for the prayer times in Walkden? 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 Walkden, England. Every figure is computed for 53.5167° N, 2.4000° W, which means the times match Walkden itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Walkden
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Walkden
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Walkden change through the year
Prayer times in Walkden vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 2:35 AM and Maghrib at 9:43 PM, giving a day of 17 h 02 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:12 AM and Maghrib to 3:52 PM, and the day is just 7 h 28 min. The difference 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 | 4:14 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:22 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:35 AM | 4:40 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:38 PM | 9:43 PM | 11:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:17 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:12 AM | 8:23 AM | 12:08 PM | 1:37 PM | 3:52 PM | 5:56 PM |
Compared with London, Dhuhr in Walkden is called roughly 9 minutes later than in London, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 21 minutes later than in the capital. Walkden is 271 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Walkden
The Qibla in Walkden is at 118.3° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,036 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 118.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Walkden
Fasting in Walkden, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:06 PM and imsak at 5:34 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 Walkden
The coordinates of Walkden are 53.5167° N and 2.4000° W. The nearest cities on our site are Farnworth (4 km), Swinton (4 km), and Tyldesley (4 km). Bolton, the nearest administrative centre, is 8 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around England.
- Name
- Walkden
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 35,616
- Coordinates
- 53.51667, -2.40000
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 118.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,036 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Walkden
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Walkden is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:17 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:38 PM for the majority, 6:54 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 keep your prayers on time in Walkden and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Walkden
What time is Fajr in Walkden?
Fajr in Walkden depends on the season: about 2:35 AM on 21 June and about 6:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Walkden 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 Walkden?
The Qibla in Walkden is 118.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,036 km away.
Do prayer times in Walkden differ from London?
Yes. Walkden is 271 km from London, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Walkden is called roughly 9 minutes later than in London.
Which calculation method is used for Walkden?
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.