Sunrise · London
Sunrise time in London today
Quick Answer
Sunrise in London today (Tuesday, 11th August 2026) is 05:37 — at 05:37. Confirm with your local mosque for iqamah.
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Sunrise (Shuruq)
05:37
Tuesday, 11th August 2026 · London, England
Sunrise (Shuruq) in London today is at 05:37. Fajr prayer must be completed before sunrise. Voluntary prayer is disliked while the sun is rising until it has cleared the horizon.
Today's times in London
Fajr03:59
Sunrise05:37
Dhuhr13:11
Maghrib20:34
Isha21:40
Tahajjud01:31
These are approximate, derived from London's Fajr, sunrise and Maghrib times. Full London prayer times →
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in London today?
Sunrise in London today is 05:37 (Tuesday, 11th August 2026). Fajr ends at sunrise — the obligatory pre-dawn prayer must be completed before this time.
Can I pray after sunrise?
Voluntary prayer is disliked from sunrise until the sun has risen the height of a spear (~15 minutes). Ishraq prayer begins after this period, around 05:52 today in London.
Is sunrise the same as Fajr?
No. Fajr begins at true dawn, before sunrise. Sunrise marks the end of the Fajr prayer window.