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Prayer times in Bristol
This page shows today’s prayer times in Bristol, Rhode Island, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is the usual reference in the United States.
Today’s prayer times in Bristol
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Bristol
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Bristol
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Bristol on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:28 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 12 min, compared with only 9 h 09 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:41 PM and 10:06 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:43 AM and 12:53 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bristol and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:32 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:28 AM | 5:11 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:49 PM | 8:23 PM | 10:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:45 AM | 7:09 AM | 11:43 AM | 2:00 PM | 4:18 PM | 5:41 PM |
Compared with Washington D.C., Dhuhr in Bristol is called roughly 23 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 14 minutes earlier than in the capital. Bristol is 579 km from the capital, towards the north-east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Bristol
The Qibla in Bristol is at 60.3° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,054 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 60.3°.
Ramadan timetable for Bristol
Fasting in Bristol, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:09 PM and imsak at 5:22 AM on the first day, 11 h 38 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:45 PM for a fast of 12 h 53 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Bristol on the map
Bristol is located at 41.6771° N, 71.2662° W, in Rhode Island, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Barrington, 8 km away. Nearby places include Barrington (8 km), Portsmouth (8 km), and Fall River (10 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bristol
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Rhode Island, United States
- Population
- 22,795
- Coordinates
- 41.67705, -71.26616
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 60.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,054 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bristol
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Bristol comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:03 PM instead of 4:49 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:53 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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 Bristol and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Bristol
- Barrington8 km · north-west
- Portsmouth8 km · south
- Fall River10 km · east
- Swansea10 km · north-east
- Warwick13 km · west
- Middletown15 km · south
- Somerset15 km · north-east
- East Providence17 km · north-west
Prayer times in Bristol: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Bristol?
We use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method: Fajr at 15° and Isha when the sun is 15° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
When is Maghrib in Bristol?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:18 PM on 21 December and 8:23 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Bristol during Ramadan?
About 11 h 38 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Bristol differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Bristol is 579 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Bristol comes about 23 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
What time is Fajr in Bristol?
Fajr in Bristol depends on the season: about 3:28 AM on 21 June and about 5:45 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.