Prayer times in Oldham on Friday, October 30, 2026 in detail
Prayer times in Oldham begin with Fajr at 05:05, which is also when the fast begins (imsak) for those fasting, followed by sunrise at 07:04. Midday prayer Dhuhr takes place at 11:53, followed by Asr in the afternoon at 14:09. Maghrib arrives at sunset at 16:40, which is the time to break the fast (iftar), and the day concludes with Isha prayer at 18:31.
Comparing today's schedule with yesterday, Fajr is 1 minute later than yesterday and Maghrib is 2 minutes earlier than yesterday. As today is Friday, the communal Jumu'ah prayer replaces Dhuhr at 11:53.
Daylight, Night & Tahajjud Times in Oldham
Today in Oldham, daylight lasts 9 hours and 36 minutes from sunrise to Maghrib, while the night spans 12 hours and 27 minutes until tomorrow's Fajr. The Islamic midnight, marking the end of the preferred window for Isha prayer, occurs at 22:53. The blessed last third of the night, recommended for Qiyam al-Layl and Tahajjud prayers, begins at 00:58.
Prayer Time Variations in Oldham for October
During October in Oldham, Fajr ranges from 04:57 (day 25) to 05:55 (day 24), while Maghrib varies between 16:38 (day 31) and 18:45 (day 1). These daily shifts reflect the seasonal progression of daylight across the month.
Qibla direction
From Oldham, the Qibla direction is 118.6° from true north (east-southeast), and the distance to the Kaaba in Mecca is 5,021 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 Oldham today?
Fajr prayer in Oldham begins at 05:05 today. This also marks the start of the fast (imsak) for fasting Muslims.
When is Maghrib and iftar time in Oldham today?
Maghrib begins at sunset at 16:40 in Oldham. This is also the exact time for iftar to break the fast.
What time is Isha prayer in Oldham tonight?
Isha prayer in Oldham begins at 18:31 tonight. The preferred time for Isha continues until Islamic midnight at 22:53.
What is the Qibla direction from Oldham?
The Qibla direction from Oldham is 118.6° from true north, oriented towards east-southeast. The distance to the Kaaba in Mecca is 5,021 km.
How are prayer times calculated in Oldham?
Times are calculated according to Muslim World League, with Fajr set at 18° and Isha at 17°. Asr uses the standard shadow rule.