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Prayer times in Merthyr Tydfil
Looking for the adhan times in Merthyr Tydfil? 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 Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Every figure is computed for 51.7479° N, 3.3778° W, which means the times match Merthyr Tydfil itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Merthyr Tydfil
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Merthyr Tydfil
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Merthyr Tydfil
Prayer times in Merthyr Tydfil change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 2:43 AM and Maghrib at 9:36 PM, for a day of 16 h 41 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:13 AM and Maghrib to 4:05 PM, and the day is just 7 h 47 min. That is a difference of 8 h 54 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:23 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:26 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:43 AM | 4:55 AM | 1:15 PM | 5:39 PM | 9:36 PM | 11:40 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:06 AM | 7:01 AM | 1:06 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:13 AM | 8:18 AM | 12:11 PM | 1:49 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:04 PM |
Compared with London, Dhuhr in Merthyr Tydfil comes about 13 minutes later than in London, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 14 minutes later than in the capital. Merthyr Tydfil is 226 km away from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Merthyr Tydfil
The Qibla in Merthyr Tydfil is at 115.7° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,005 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 115.7°.
Ramadan timetable for Merthyr Tydfil
For those fasting in Merthyr Tydfil, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:15 PM and imsak at 5:37 AM on the first day, 11 h 27 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:07 PM for a fast of 13 h 17 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United Kingdom.
Where Merthyr Tydfil is located
The coordinates of Merthyr Tydfil are 51.7479° N and 3.3778° W. The nearest cities on our site are Aberdare (6 km), Rhondda (11 km), and Ebbw Vale (12 km). Ebbw Vale, the nearest administrative centre, is 12 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Wales.
- Name
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Wales, United Kingdom
- Population
- 43,820
- Coordinates
- 51.74794, -3.37779
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 115.7° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,005 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Merthyr Tydfil
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Merthyr Tydfil is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:21 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:39 PM for the majority, 6:53 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Merthyr Tydfil in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Merthyr Tydfil
- Aberdare6 km · south-west
- Rhondda11 km · south-west
- Ebbw Vale12 km · east
- Gelligaer13 km · south-east
- Blackwood15 km · south-east
- Tonypandy15 km · south
- Pontypridd16 km · south
- Caerphilly22 km · south-east
Prayer times in Merthyr Tydfil: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Merthyr Tydfil during Ramadan?
About 11 h 27 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Merthyr Tydfil?
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.
When is Fajr in Merthyr Tydfil?
Fajr in Merthyr Tydfil depends on the season: about 2:43 AM on 21 June and about 6:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Merthyr Tydfil?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:05 PM on 21 December and 9:36 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Merthyr Tydfil?
The Qibla in Merthyr Tydfil is 115.7° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,005 km away.