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Prayer times in Blackwood
Looking for the prayer times in Blackwood? 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 Blackwood, Wales. Every figure is computed for 51.6678° N, 3.2075° W, so the times reflect Blackwood itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Blackwood today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Blackwood
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Blackwood change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Blackwood on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:43 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 40 min, against only 7 h 48 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:03 PM and 11:39 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:11 PM and 1:15 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Blackwood and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:22 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:25 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:43 AM | 4:54 AM | 1:15 PM | 5:38 PM | 9:35 PM | 11:39 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:06 AM | 7:00 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:12 AM | 8:17 AM | 12:11 PM | 1:49 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:03 PM |
Blackwood lies 214 km west of London, so Dhuhr in Blackwood comes about 12 minutes later than in London. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Blackwood.
Finding the Qibla from Blackwood
The Qibla in Blackwood is at 115.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,991 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 115.8°.
Fasting hours in Blackwood during Ramadan
Ramadan in Blackwood: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:37 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:14 PM, about 11 h 28 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 17 min, longer by 109 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Blackwood on the map
Blackwood lies at 51.6678° N, 3.2075° W, in Wales, in the United Kingdom. The nearest administrative centre is Gelligaer, 3 km away. Close by you will find Gelligaer (3 km), Risca (10 km), and Caerphilly (10 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Blackwood
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Wales, United Kingdom
- Population
- 15,476
- Coordinates
- 51.66778, -3.20750
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 115.8° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,991 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Blackwood
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Blackwood comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:53 PM instead of 5:38 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:20 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 depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Blackwood (UTC, UTC+1 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Blackwood
- Gelligaer3 km · west
- Risca10 km · south-east
- Caerphilly10 km · south
- Pontypridd12 km · south-west
- Pontypool12 km · east
- Ebbw Vale12 km · north
- Cwmbran13 km · east
- Merthyr Tydfil15 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Blackwood
When is Maghrib in Blackwood?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:05 PM on 21 December and 9:35 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Blackwood during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Blackwood?
Fajr in Blackwood changes with the seasons: about 2:43 AM on 21 June and about 6:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Blackwood?
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.
Do prayer times in Blackwood differ from London?
Yes. Blackwood is 214 km from London, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Blackwood is called about 12 minutes later than in London.