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Prayer times in Winchester
Looking for the prayer times in Winchester? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Winchester, England. Every figure is computed for 51.0651° N, 1.3187° W, so the times reflect Winchester itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Winchester today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Winchester
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Winchester change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Winchester on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:36 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 34 min, against only 7 h 54 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:57 PM and 11:30 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:03 PM and 1:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Winchester and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:17 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:18 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:36 AM | 4:50 AM | 1:07 PM | 5:29 PM | 9:24 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:15 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:47 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:03 AM | 8:06 AM | 12:03 PM | 1:44 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:57 PM |
Compared with London, Dhuhr in Winchester is called about 5 minutes later than in London, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes later than in the capital. Winchester is 97 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Winchester
In Winchester you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 117.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,844 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Winchester 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.
Ramadan timetable for Winchester
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Winchester is at about 5:29 AM and iftar at 5:08 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 29 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:33 AM and iftar to 5:59 PM, for a fast of 13 h 16 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Winchester
Winchester lies at 51.0651° N, 1.3187° W, in England, in the United Kingdom. The nearest administrative centre is Southampton, 19 km away. Close by you will find Bishopstoke (11 km), Eastleigh (11 km), and Romsey (15 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Winchester
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 46,074
- Coordinates
- 51.06513, -1.31870
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 117.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,844 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Winchester
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Winchester comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:44 PM instead of 5:29 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:13 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Winchester (UTC, UTC+1 in summer), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Winchester
- Bishopstoke11 km · south
- Eastleigh11 km · south
- Romsey15 km · south-west
- Hedge End17 km · south
- Southampton19 km · south
- Totton20 km · south-west
- Andover20 km · north-west
- Hythe24 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Winchester
When is Fajr in Winchester?
Fajr in Winchester changes with the seasons: about 2:36 AM on 21 June and about 6:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Winchester?
The Qibla in Winchester is 117.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,844 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Winchester?
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.
How long is the fast in Winchester during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 29 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Winchester differ from London?
Yes. Winchester is 97 km from London, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Winchester is called roughly 5 minutes later than in London.