Prayer times in Birmingham on Saturday, December 5, 2026 in detail
Prayer times in Birmingham begin with Fajr at 05:55, which is also when the fast begins (imsak) for those fasting, followed by sunrise at 08:01. Midday prayer Dhuhr takes place at 11:59, followed by Asr in the afternoon at 13:37. Maghrib arrives at sunset at 15:55, which is the time to break the fast (iftar), and the day concludes with Isha prayer at 17:54.
Comparing today's schedule with yesterday, Fajr is 1 minute later than yesterday and Maghrib is 1 minute earlier than yesterday.
Daylight, Night & Tahajjud Times in Birmingham
Today in Birmingham, daylight lasts 7 hours and 54 minutes from sunrise to Maghrib, while the night spans 14 hours and 1 minutes until tomorrow's Fajr. The Islamic midnight, marking the end of the preferred window for Isha prayer, occurs at 22:55. The blessed last third of the night, recommended for Qiyam al-Layl and Tahajjud prayers, begins at 01:15.
Prayer Time Variations in Birmingham for December
During December in Birmingham, Fajr ranges from 05:51 (day 1) to 06:11 (day 27), while Maghrib varies between 15:53 (day 12) and 16:03 (day 31). 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 05:55 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 15:55 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 17:54 tonight. The preferred time for Isha continues until Islamic midnight at 22:55.
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.