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Prayer times in Peterhead
This page shows today’s salah times in Peterhead, Scotland, calculated 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in the United Kingdom.
Adhan times in Peterhead today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Peterhead
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Peterhead by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Peterhead on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:21 AM, the longest day lasts 18 h 02 min, compared with only 6 h 35 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:45 PM and 11:51 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:05 PM and 1:09 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Peterhead and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 3:56 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:24 PM | 6:21 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:21 AM | 4:08 AM | 1:09 PM | 5:45 PM | 10:10 PM | 11:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:39 AM | 6:53 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:09 PM | 7:04 PM | 9:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:17 AM | 8:47 AM | 12:05 PM | 1:13 PM | 3:23 PM | 5:45 PM |
Compared with London, Dhuhr in Peterhead is called about 7 minutes later than in London, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 48 minutes later than in the capital. Peterhead is 675 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Peterhead and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Peterhead: 122.3° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 5,226 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Peterhead is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Peterhead during Ramadan
For those fasting in Peterhead, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 4:50 PM and imsak at 5:31 AM on the first day, 11 h 08 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:56 PM for a fast of 13 h 26 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United Kingdom.
About Peterhead
Peterhead is located at 57.5052° N, 1.7844° W, in Scotland, in the United Kingdom. The nearest administrative centre is Aberdeen, 44 km away. Close by you will find Aberdeen (44 km), Elgin (93 km), and Arbroath (115 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Peterhead
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Population
- 19,060
- Coordinates
- 57.50517, -1.78435
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 122.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,226 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Peterhead
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Peterhead takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:15 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 77 minutes around 21 June: 5:45 PM for the majority, 7:02 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Peterhead in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Peterhead
- Aberdeen44 km · south-west
- Elgin93 km · west
- Arbroath115 km · south-west
- Dundee136 km · south-west
- St Andrews144 km · south-west
- Inverness146 km · west
- Perth159 km · south-west
- Glenrothes168 km · south-west
Prayer times in Peterhead: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Peterhead differ from London?
Yes. Peterhead is 675 km from London, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Peterhead comes about 7 minutes later than in London.
How long is the fast in Peterhead during Ramadan?
About 11 h 08 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 26 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Peterhead?
The Qibla in Peterhead is 122.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,226 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Peterhead?
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 Peterhead?
Fajr in Peterhead depends on the season: about 2:21 AM on 21 June and about 6:17 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.