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Prayer times in Porthcawl
This page shows today’s prayer times in Porthcawl, Wales, 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 commonly used in the United Kingdom.
Adhan times in Porthcawl today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Porthcawl
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Porthcawl change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Porthcawl on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:45 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 38 min, compared with only 7 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:05 PM and 11:41 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:13 PM and 1:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Porthcawl and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:25 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:27 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:45 AM | 4:58 AM | 1:17 PM | 5:39 PM | 9:36 PM | 11:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:08 AM | 7:02 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:13 AM | 8:18 AM | 12:13 PM | 1:52 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:05 PM |
Porthcawl is located 248 km west of London, so Dhuhr in Porthcawl comes about 14 minutes later than in London. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Porthcawl.
Qibla direction in Porthcawl
In Porthcawl you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 115.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,013 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Porthcawl and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Porthcawl
For those fasting in Porthcawl, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:17 PM and imsak at 5:38 AM on the first day, 11 h 28 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:09 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 17 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United Kingdom.
Porthcawl on the map
The coordinates of Porthcawl are 51.4790° N and 3.7036° W. The closest places on our site are Bridgend (9 km), Coity (11 km), and Maesteg (15 km). Bridgend, the nearest administrative centre, is 9 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Wales.
- Name
- Porthcawl
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Wales, United Kingdom
- Population
- 15,672
- Coordinates
- 51.47903, -3.70362
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 115.1° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,013 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Porthcawl
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Porthcawl is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:22 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:39 PM for the majority, 6:54 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Porthcawl in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
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Prayer times in Porthcawl: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Porthcawl 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.
When is Maghrib in Porthcawl?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:08 PM on 21 December and 9:36 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Porthcawl differ from London?
Yes. Porthcawl is 248 km from London, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Porthcawl comes roughly 14 minutes later than in London.
Which calculation method is used for Porthcawl?
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 Porthcawl?
Fajr in Porthcawl depends on the season: about 2:45 AM on 21 June and about 6:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.