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Colchester Prayer Times Today

Monday, 1st June 2026 — Accurate Salah, Namaz & Salat times for Colchester, England. Fajr 02:26 · Dhuhr 12:54 · Asr 17:14 · Maghrib 21:06 · Isha 23:16

Fajr 02:26
Sunrise 04:43
Dhuhr 12:54
Asr 17:14
Maghrib 21:06
Isha 23:16

Muslim World League method · Colchester, England · Monday, 1st June 2026

Fajr

02:26

Sunrise

04:43

Dhuhr

12:54

Asr

17:14

Maghrib

21:06

Isha

23:16
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About Colchester

Colchester in Essex — Britain's oldest recorded town — has a Muslim community of Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Arab and diverse international backgrounds, bolstered by the University of Essex. The town's mosques serve both the resident Muslim community and students, providing five daily prayers, Jummah, Islamic education and welfare.

About Prayer Times in Colchester

Prayer times in Colchester are calculated from astronomical data for the city's location using the Muslim World League (MWL) method — Fajr at 18° below the horizon and Isha at 17°, the standard recommended by major UK Islamic organisations including the Muslim Council of Britain.

Because Colchester is at a northern UK latitude, prayer times vary substantially by season. In summer, Fajr can begin as early as 2:30–3:00 AM and Maghrib falls after 9:00 PM — making the Ramadan fasting day one of the longest in the world. In winter, all five prayers fall within a much shorter day: Fajr around 6:30–7:00 AM and Maghrib around 3:30–4:00 PM, with Dhuhr, Asr and Isha all within a few hours.

The times shown above are astronomical prayer start times — when each prayer window opens. Your local mosque's iqamah (congregational prayer) times are typically 15–30 minutes later and are set independently by each mosque. Always confirm iqamah times directly with your mosque.

Popular Mosques in Colchester

Colchester Central Mosque

The main mosque in Colchester providing five daily prayers, Jummah and Islamic education.

📍 Colchester, CO1

🕌 Jummah: 1:15 PM

Colchester Islamic Society

Serving the Muslim community in Colchester with prayers, Quranic education and community events.

📍 Colchester, Essex

Prayer Times FAQ — Colchester

What time is Fajr prayer in Colchester today?
Fajr prayer in Colchester today is at 02:26 (Monday, 1st June 2026), calculated using the Muslim World League method (Fajr 18° below the horizon).
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Colchester today?
Dhuhr prayer in Colchester today is at 12:54 (Monday, 1st June 2026). Dhuhr begins just after the sun crosses its zenith.
What time is Asr prayer in Colchester today?
Asr prayer in Colchester today is at 17:14 (Monday, 1st June 2026) using the Standard method. Hanafi Asr is typically 30–60 minutes later. Switch methods using the settings on the prayer times table above.
What time is Maghrib in Colchester today?
Maghrib prayer in Colchester today is at 21:06 (Monday, 1st June 2026). Maghrib begins immediately at sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Colchester today?
Isha prayer in Colchester today is at 23:16 (Monday, 1st June 2026), calculated using the MWL method (Isha 17° below the horizon).
Which mosques are in Colchester?
Colchester has several mosques including Colchester Central Mosque, Colchester Islamic Society. See the mosques section above for addresses, Jummah times, and links to individual mosque pages.
What prayer calculation method is used for Colchester?
We use the Muslim World League (MWL) method — Fajr at 18° and Isha at 17° below the horizon. This is the standard method endorsed by major UK Islamic organisations including the Muslim Council of Britain. You can switch to ISNA, Egyptian, or Hanafi Asr using the settings on the prayer times table above.
What is Jummah time in Colchester?
Jummah (Friday congregational prayer) in Colchester is typically held just after Dhuhr, usually between 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM. Larger mosques often hold multiple Jummah sessions to accommodate bigger congregations. Check individual mosque pages for the exact Jummah time at your local mosque.
How do mosque iqamah times differ from prayer start times in Colchester?
The times shown on this page are astronomical prayer start times — the moment each prayer window opens. Your local mosque in Colchester will set its own iqamah (congregational prayer) times, which are typically 15–30 minutes after the start time. Always check directly with your mosque for their iqamah schedule.
Can I view a monthly prayer timetable for Colchester?
Yes — click the "Monthly Prayer Timetable" link above to view prayer times for Colchester for every day of the current month, calculated using the Muslim World League method. A Ramadan timetable showing Suhoor (Sehri) and Iftar times for Colchester is also available via the "Ramadan Times" link.

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