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Prayer times in Bearsden
Looking for the adhan times in Bearsden? 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 Bearsden, Scotland. Every figure is computed for 55.9154° N, 4.3328° W, which means the times match Bearsden itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Bearsden
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Bearsden
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Bearsden
Prayer times in Bearsden change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 2:36 AM and Maghrib at 10:07 PM, giving a day of 17 h 36 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:24 AM and Maghrib to 3:44 PM, and the day lasts only 6 h 58 min. The difference 10 h 38 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:13 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:31 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:36 AM | 4:31 AM | 1:19 PM | 5:51 PM | 10:07 PM | 11:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:56 AM | 7:04 AM | 1:10 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:14 PM | 9:14 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:24 AM | 8:46 AM | 12:15 PM | 1:32 PM | 3:44 PM | 5:59 PM |
Bearsden lies 563 km north-west of London, so Dhuhr in Bearsden is called about 17 minutes later than in London. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Bearsden.
Qibla in Bearsden and distance to Makkah
From Bearsden you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 118.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,272 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Bearsden and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Bearsden
Ramadan in Bearsden: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:42 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:06 PM, roughly 11 h 14 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 23 min, longer by 129 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Bearsden is located
Bearsden lies at 55.9154° N, 4.3328° W, in Scotland, in the United Kingdom. The nearest administrative centre is Glasgow, 7 km away. Nearby places include Clydebank (5 km), Renfrew (6 km), and Bishopbriggs (7 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bearsden
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Population
- 28,470
- Coordinates
- 55.91536, -4.33279
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 118.2° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,272 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bearsden
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Bearsden comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:08 PM instead of 5:51 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:25 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 Bearsden (UTC, UTC+1 in summer), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Bearsden
- Clydebank5 km · west
- Renfrew6 km · south-west
- Bishopbriggs7 km · east
- Glasgow7 km · south-east
- Erskine8 km · west
- Paisley11 km · south-west
- Kirkintilloch12 km · east
- Rutherglen12 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bearsden
How long is the fast in Bearsden during Ramadan?
About 11 h 14 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 23 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Bearsden?
Fajr in Bearsden depends on the season: about 2:36 AM on 21 June and about 6:24 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Bearsden differ from London?
Yes. Bearsden is 563 km from London, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Bearsden comes roughly 17 minutes later than in London.
What is the Qibla direction in Bearsden?
The Qibla in Bearsden is 118.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,272 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Bearsden?
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.