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Prayer times in Stirling
This page shows today’s prayer times in Stirling, Scotland, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in the United Kingdom.
Today’s prayer times in Stirling
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Stirling
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Stirling change through the year
Prayer times in Stirling change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 2:34 AM and Maghrib at 10:07 PM, for a day of 17 h 39 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:23 AM and Maghrib to 3:41 PM, and the day lasts only 6 h 55 min. The difference 10 h 44 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:10 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:29 PM | 8:29 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:34 AM | 4:28 AM | 1:18 PM | 5:50 PM | 10:07 PM | 11:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:54 AM | 7:02 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:13 PM | 9:13 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:23 AM | 8:46 AM | 12:14 PM | 1:29 PM | 3:41 PM | 5:57 PM |
Compared with London, Dhuhr in Stirling comes roughly 15 minutes later than in London, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 46 minutes later than in the capital. Stirling is 570 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Stirling
In Stirling you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 118.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,261 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Stirling 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.
Ramadan timetable for Stirling
Ramadan in Stirling: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:40 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:03 PM, roughly 11 h 13 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 23 min, longer by 130 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Stirling on the map
The coordinates of Stirling are 56.1190° N and 3.9368° W. The closest places on our site are Alloa (9 km), Falkirk (16 km), and Grangemouth (18 km). Alloa, the nearest administrative centre, is 9 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Scotland.
- Name
- Stirling
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Population
- 37,910
- Coordinates
- 56.11903, -3.93682
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 118.8° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,261 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Stirling
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Stirling is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:23 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 77 minutes around 21 June: 5:50 PM for the majority, 7:07 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Stirling and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Stirling
- Alloa9 km · east
- Falkirk16 km · south-east
- Grangemouth18 km · south-east
- Cumbernauld19 km · south
- Kirkintilloch24 km · south-west
- Airdrie28 km · south
- Coatbridge29 km · south
- Bishopbriggs29 km · south-west
Prayer times in Stirling: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Stirling?
The Qibla in Stirling is 118.8° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,261 km away.
What time is Fajr in Stirling?
Fajr in Stirling depends on the season: about 2:34 AM on 21 June and about 6:23 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Stirling?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:41 PM on 21 December and 10:07 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Stirling differ from London?
Yes. Stirling is 570 km from London, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Stirling is called roughly 15 minutes later than in London.
Which calculation method is used for Stirling?
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.