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Prayer Times in London, United Kingdom
Today · London
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Calculation method: Muslim World League · Shafi (majority)
Calculated times, not an official timetable. Confirm with your local mosque.
Fajr
5:16 AM
Sunrise
7:12 AM
Dhuhr
11:46 AM
Asr
1:52 PM
Maghrib
Next4:17 PM
Isha
6:06 PM
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Calculated Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayer times for London, United Kingdom. Times are computed on your device using astronomical calculations (the adhan library) based on London's coordinates (51.5074°, -0.1278°) and the Europe/London timezone. The default method is Muslim World League (MWL); your saved method and Madhab preferences take precedence. These calculated times are not an official timetable. Confirm with your local mosque.
London — Geographic Facts
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Latitude
- 51.5074° N
- Longitude
- -0.1278° W
- Population
- ~8,908,081
- Country code
- GB
Direction
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The five daily prayers
Dawn prayer, before sunrise. Two rakats. Begins at true dawn (subh sadiq) when the horizontal line of light appears on the eastern horizon.
Midday prayer, after the sun has crossed the meridian. Four rakats. Begins when the sun begins to decline from its zenith.
Afternoon prayer. Four rakats. Two schools: Shafi'i (shadow = object length) and Hanafi (shadow = 2× object length).
Sunset prayer, immediately after the sun has fully set. Three rakats. The shortest window of the five prayers.
Night prayer, after twilight has completely disappeared. Four rakats. Extends until midnight (or until Fajr in emergencies).
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Frequently asked about prayer times in London
What are the 5 daily prayer times in London?
The five daily prayers in Islam are Fajr (dawn), Dhuhr (midday), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (sunset), and Isha (night). In London, United Kingdom, these times are calculated based on the sun's position using the Europe/London timezone. The exact times shift by a minute or two each day and are shown live below, computed on your device from your coordinates (51.5074°N, -0.1278°E).
Which prayer time calculation method is used in United Kingdom?
In United Kingdom, most Muslim communities follow the Muslim World League (MWL) method, though Umm al-Qura and ISNA are also common. You can switch methods in the settings — the live times below will recompute instantly.
How is Fajr time calculated for London?
Fajr begins at true dawn (subh sadiq), when the sky first shows a horizontal band of light along the eastern horizon. Different scholarly bodies use different sun-angle values (typically 15° to 20° below the horizon) to compute this. On this page for London, the default is the Muslim World League method (18°) unless you have saved a different method. Your selected method is shown with the times.
Is London at a high latitude?
Yes — London is at a high latitude (51.5°). In summer, Fajr and Isha can be very close together or persist all night; in winter the reverse. The prayer-time calculator below applies a high-latitude adjustment rule ("Middle of the Night" by default) to give practical times. Consult your local mosque for their preferred adjustment method.
Do prayer times differ within London?
Within the city of London, prayer times differ by seconds — not enough to matter in practice. The times shown are for the city center coordinates (51.5074, -0.1278). If you're outside the metropolitan area, use the Qibla and location tools to get times for your exact location.
Does United Kingdom observe daylight saving time?
Yes — United Kingdom observes daylight saving time, so clocks spring forward in March and fall back in October (dates vary by country). Prayer times shift accordingly: when DST starts, Fajr and Isha appear an hour later on your clock, but the sun hasn't actually moved. The calculator below reads your device's current timezone automatically and adjusts.
Can I pray in hotels, malls, and offices in London?
In London, dedicated prayer rooms are available in major airports, most large shopping centres, and many hotels catering to Muslim travellers. A clean, quiet corner of a hotel room or office is also acceptable when a formal musalla isn't available — the Prophet ﷺ said "the whole earth has been made a place of prayer and a means of purification" (Sahih al-Bukhari #438).