Prayer times in Birmingham on Thursday, November 12, 2026 in detail
Prayer times in Birmingham begin with Fajr at 05:25, which is also when the fast begins (imsak) for those fasting, followed by sunrise at 07:24. Midday prayer Dhuhr takes place at 11:53, followed by Asr in the afternoon at 13:54. Maghrib arrives at sunset at 16:19, which is the time to break the fast (iftar), and the day concludes with Isha prayer at 18:11.
Comparing today's schedule with yesterday, Fajr is 2 minutes later than yesterday and Maghrib is 2 minutes earlier than yesterday.
Daylight, Night & Tahajjud Times in Birmingham
Today in Birmingham, daylight lasts 8 hours and 55 minutes from sunrise to Maghrib, while the night spans 13 hours and 7 minutes until tomorrow's Fajr. The Islamic midnight, marking the end of the preferred window for Isha prayer, occurs at 22:52. The blessed last third of the night, recommended for Qiyam al-Layl and Tahajjud prayers, begins at 01:03.
Prayer Time Variations in Birmingham for November
During November in Birmingham, Fajr ranges from 05:08 (day 1) to 05:50 (day 30), while Maghrib varies between 15:58 (day 30) and 16:38 (day 1). These daily shifts reflect the seasonal progression of daylight across the month.
Qibla direction
From Birmingham, the Qibla direction is 117.9° from true north (east-southeast), and the distance to the Kaaba in Mecca is 4,952 km.
Calculation method
Muslim World League
The prayer times shown are calculated according to Muslim World League: Fajr is determined when the sun is 18° below the horizon, Isha at 17° below the horizon, and Asr is calculated using the standard rule (when an object's shadow equals its height plus noon shadow). Local mosques may introduce slight precautionary adjustments of a few minutes, so small discrepancies with your local timetable are normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Fajr prayer in Birmingham today?
Fajr prayer in Birmingham begins at 05:25 today. This also marks the start of the fast (imsak) for fasting Muslims.
When is Maghrib and iftar time in Birmingham today?
Maghrib begins at sunset at 16:19 in Birmingham. This is also the exact time for iftar to break the fast.
What time is Isha prayer in Birmingham tonight?
Isha prayer in Birmingham begins at 18:11 tonight. The preferred time for Isha continues until Islamic midnight at 22:52.
What is the Qibla direction from Birmingham?
The Qibla direction from Birmingham is 117.9° from true north, oriented towards east-southeast. The distance to the Kaaba in Mecca is 4,952 km.
How are prayer times calculated in Birmingham?
Times are calculated according to Muslim World League, with Fajr set at 18° and Isha at 17°. Asr uses the standard shadow rule.