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Prayer times in Waltham Abbey
Residents of and visitors to Waltham Abbey can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Waltham Abbey is a city in the United Kingdom, in England, with about 22,858 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Waltham Abbey today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Waltham Abbey
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Waltham Abbey
It is useful to know how prayer times in Waltham Abbey move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 2:30 AM on 21 June and 5:59 AM on 21 December, a difference of 3 h 29 min, while Maghrib moves between 3:52 PM and 9:22 PM. Daylight peaks at 16 h 40 min around the summer solstice and drops to 7 h 48 min around 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 | 4:10 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:13 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:30 AM | 4:42 AM | 1:02 PM | 5:25 PM | 9:22 PM | 11:27 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:59 AM | 8:04 AM | 11:58 AM | 1:36 PM | 3:52 PM | 5:50 PM |
Waltham Abbey lies 22 km north-east of London, so Dhuhr in Waltham Abbey comes at almost exactly the same time as London. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Waltham Abbey.
Qibla in Waltham Abbey and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Waltham Abbey is at 119.3° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,796 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 119.3°.
Fasting hours in Waltham Abbey during Ramadan
Ramadan in Waltham Abbey: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:24 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; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Waltham Abbey is located
The coordinates of Waltham Abbey are 51.6870° N and 0.0042° W. The closest places on our site are Cheshunt (2 km), Enfield Lock (2 km), and Chingford (6 km). Enfield, the nearest administrative centre, is 7 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around England.
- Name
- Waltham Abbey
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 22,858
- Coordinates
- 51.68700, -0.00421
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 119.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,796 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Waltham Abbey
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Waltham Abbey comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:40 PM instead of 5:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:08 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Waltham Abbey (UTC, UTC+1 in summer), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Waltham Abbey
- Cheshunt2 km · north-west
- Enfield Lock2 km · south-west
- Chingford6 km · south
- Enfield7 km · south-west
- Edmonton8 km · south-west
- Hoddesdon8 km · north
- Woodford Green9 km · south
- Tottenham10 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Waltham Abbey
Do prayer times in Waltham Abbey differ from London?
Yes. Waltham Abbey is 22 km from London, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Waltham Abbey practically coincides with London.
What is the Qibla direction in Waltham Abbey?
The Qibla in Waltham Abbey is 119.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,796 km away.
How long is the fast in Waltham Abbey during Ramadan?
About 11 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Waltham Abbey?
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 time is Fajr in Waltham Abbey?
Fajr in Waltham Abbey changes with the seasons: about 2:30 AM on 21 June and about 5:59 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.