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Prayer times in Widnes
Muslims living in Widnes can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Widnes is a city in the United Kingdom, in England, with about 61,464 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Widnes
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Widnes
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Widnes
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Widnes on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:37 AM, the longest day lasts 17 h, compared with only 7 h 30 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:58 PM and 11:42 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:09 PM and 1:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Widnes and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:15 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:24 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:37 AM | 4:42 AM | 1:13 PM | 5:39 PM | 9:43 PM | 11:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:13 AM | 8:24 AM | 12:09 PM | 1:39 PM | 3:54 PM | 5:58 PM |
Widnes lies 272 km north-west of London, so Dhuhr in Widnes is called about 10 minutes later than in London. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Widnes.
Qibla in Widnes and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Widnes: 117.8° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 5,047 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Widnes remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Widnes
Ramadan in Widnes: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:35 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:07 PM, about 11 h 23 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 19 min, longer by 117 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Widnes
The coordinates of Widnes are 53.3618° N and 2.7341° W. The nearest cities on our site are Runcorn (2 km), Halewood (6 km), and Great Sankey (7 km). Prescot, the nearest administrative centre, is 9 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across England.
- Name
- Widnes
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 61,464
- Coordinates
- 53.36180, -2.73406
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 117.8° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,047 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Widnes
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Widnes is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:18 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:39 PM for the majority, 6:55 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Widnes 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 Widnes
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Widnes
Do prayer times in Widnes differ from London?
Yes. Widnes is 272 km from London, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Widnes is called roughly 10 minutes later than in London.
Which calculation method is used for Widnes?
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 Widnes?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:54 PM on 21 December and 9:43 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Widnes during Ramadan?
About 11 h 23 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 19 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Widnes?
Fajr in Widnes changes with the seasons: about 2:37 AM on 21 June and about 6:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.