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Pontefract Prayer Times Today

Tuesday, 11th August 2026 — Accurate Salah, Namaz & Salat times for Pontefract, England. Fajr 04:20 · Dhuhr 13:10 · Asr 17:14 · Maghrib 20:43 · Isha 21:59

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Today's prayer times in Pontefract (Tuesday, 11th August 2026): Fajr 04:20, Dhuhr 13:10, Asr 17:14, Maghrib 20:43, Isha 21:59. Calculated using Muslim World League (MWL) for England.

Updated Tuesday, 11th August 2026 · Source: Muslim World League (MWL) · How we calculate

Pontefract prayer times for Tuesday, 11th August 2026
Prayer Begins
Fajr Dawn
Sunrise Shurūq
Dhuhr Midday
Asr Afternoon
Maghrib Sunset
Isha Night

Begins = the start of each prayer window (Muslim World League (MWL), Pontefract, England). Each mosque sets its own iqamah (congregation) time — usually 15–30 minutes later. Tuesday, 11th August 2026.

High-latitude note: at Pontefract's northern latitude the sun stays too high for true dawn and nightfall on these summer dates, so Fajr and Isha are estimated using the “one-seventh of the night” method. Always confirm with your local mosque.

At Pontefract's latitude the sun doesn't reach the Fajr/Isha twilight angle around this date, so a documented high-latitude adjustment (one-seventh of the night) is applied. Confirm with your local mosque.

Fajr

04:20

Sunrise

05:37

Dhuhr

13:10

Asr

17:14

Maghrib

20:43

Isha

21:59

Astronomical (MWL)
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About Pontefract

Pontefract in West Yorkshire, historically famous for its castle and liquorice, has a Muslim community of Pakistani and Kashmiri heritage that has been present since the 1960s. The town's mosques serve worshippers from Pontefract, Castleford and Featherstone, providing daily prayers, Jummah, madrassah classes and welfare support for Muslim families in the area.

About Prayer Times in Pontefract

Prayer times in Pontefract 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 most widely used calculation among UK mosques.

Because Pontefract 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 Pontefract

Castleford Masjid

A community mosque in nearby Castleford providing daily prayers and Islamic education for the Pontefract area.

📍 82A Carlton Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1EE

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Prayer Times FAQ — Pontefract

What time is Fajr prayer in Pontefract today?
Fajr prayer in Pontefract today is at 04:20 (Tuesday, 11th August 2026), from the Muslim World League (MWL) method — Fajr at 18° and Isha at 17° below the horizon.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Pontefract today?
Dhuhr prayer in Pontefract today is at 13:10 (Tuesday, 11th August 2026). Dhuhr begins just after the sun crosses its zenith.
What time is Asr prayer in Pontefract today?
Asr prayer in Pontefract today is at 17:14 (Tuesday, 11th August 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 Pontefract today?
Maghrib prayer in Pontefract today is at 20:43 (Tuesday, 11th August 2026). Maghrib begins immediately at sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Pontefract today?
Isha prayer in Pontefract today is at 21:59 (Tuesday, 11th August 2026), from the Muslim World League (MWL) method — Fajr at 18° and Isha at 17° below the horizon.
Which mosques are in Pontefract?
Pontefract has several mosques including Castleford Masjid. See the mosques section above for addresses, Jummah times, and links to individual mosque pages.
What prayer calculation method is used for Pontefract?
Pontefract uses the Muslim World League (MWL) method — Fajr at 18° and Isha at 17° below the horizon, the most widely used calculation among UK mosques. You can switch to ISNA, Egyptian, Karachi or Hanafi Asr using the settings on the prayer times table above.
What is Jummah time in Pontefract?
Jummah (Friday congregational prayer) in Pontefract 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 Pontefract?
The times shown on this page are astronomical prayer start times — the moment each prayer window opens. Your local mosque in Pontefract 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 Pontefract?
Yes — click the "Monthly Prayer Timetable" link above to view prayer times for Pontefract for every day of the current month, calculated using the Muslim World League method. A Ramadan timetable showing Suhoor (Sehri) and Iftar times for Pontefract is also available via the "Ramadan Times" link.

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