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Prayer times in Whitehaven
This page shows today’s prayer times in Whitehaven, England, worked out 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.
Adhan times in Whitehaven today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Whitehaven
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Whitehaven by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Whitehaven on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:37 AM, the longest day lasts 17 h 16 min, against only 7 h 16 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:59 PM and 11:49 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:12 PM and 1:16 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Whitehaven and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:15 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:27 PM | 8:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:37 AM | 4:38 AM | 1:16 PM | 5:45 PM | 9:54 PM | 11:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:58 AM | 7:01 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:11 PM | 9:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:19 AM | 8:34 AM | 12:12 PM | 1:36 PM | 3:50 PM | 5:59 PM |
Whitehaven is located 410 km north-west of London, so Dhuhr in Whitehaven comes about 14 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 is not accurate in Whitehaven.
Finding the Qibla from Whitehaven
From Whitehaven you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 117.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,158 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven
Ramadan in Whitehaven: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:38 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:07 PM, about 11 h 19 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 21 min, longer by 122 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Whitehaven is located
Whitehaven is located at 54.5490° N, 3.5841° W, in England, in the United Kingdom. The nearest administrative centre is Carlisle, 57 km away. Nearby places include Workington (11 km), Barrow in Furness (54 km), and Penrith (55 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Whitehaven
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 22,945
- Coordinates
- 54.54897, -3.58412
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 117.9° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,158 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Whitehaven
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Whitehaven takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:22 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 5:45 PM for the majority, 7:01 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Whitehaven (UTC, UTC+1 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Whitehaven
- Workington11 km · north
- Barrow in Furness54 km · south-east
- Penrith55 km · east
- Carlisle57 km · north-east
- Dumfries58 km · north
- Kendal59 km · south-east
- Morecambe71 km · south-east
- Heysham72 km · south-east
Prayer times in Whitehaven: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Whitehaven?
The Qibla in Whitehaven is 117.9° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,158 km away.
When is Maghrib in Whitehaven?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:50 PM on 21 December and 9:54 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Whitehaven?
Fajr in Whitehaven depends on the season: about 2:37 AM on 21 June and about 6:19 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Whitehaven differ from London?
Yes. Whitehaven is 410 km from London, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Whitehaven comes about 14 minutes later than in London.
Which calculation method is used for Whitehaven?
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.