Prayer Times in Sheffield.

About the Muslim World League calculation method

The Muslim World League (MWL) method is the standard across most of Western Europe, and it is what the majority of Sheffield masjids print on their timetables. Fajr is set at 18 degrees below the horizon and Isha at 17 degrees. British scholars have long recommended it, and it lines up with the times you'll see at Madina Masjid and most centres around the city.

Sheffield sits at roughly 53.4 degrees north. For a good part of the summer the sun never dips 18 degrees below the horizon, so a strict astronomical Isha simply doesn't occur. When that happens, most local masjids switch to the "one-seventh of the night" rule: the night from sunset to dawn is divided into seven parts, and Isha is set at the end of the first seventh. FivePrayer applies the same convention automatically, so the times stay sensible in June and July.

Major masjids and the Muslim community in Sheffield

Madina Masjid on Wolseley Road, near Sharrow, is the largest purpose-built mosque in the city. It opened in 2006 after being funded by the local community, and it holds around 2,300 worshippers across its prayer halls, with a library and a day centre alongside. Most people simply call it the Sheffield Islamic Centre.

To the north, in Burngreave, the Sheffield Grand Mosque on Grimesthorpe Road opened to the public in 2023 after more than a decade of building. It's a striking landmark, with several halls used for classes, sport, and daily prayer. Out east in Darnall, the Markazi Jamia Mosque on Industry Road has served the community since 1958, making it one of the oldest mosques in Sheffield. Between these three and dozens of smaller masjids, most Muslim neighbourhoods in the city have a jamaat within walking distance.

Qibla direction from Sheffield

From Sheffield, the Qibla bearing to the Kaaba in Mecca is about 119 degrees from true north, roughly east-southeast, and the Kaaba lies around 4,975 km away. If you stand in the Peace Gardens facing the Qibla, you're looking out past the Peak District's eastern edge toward the Continent. FivePrayer's compass reads magnetic north and corrects for declination on its own, so you don't have to do the maths.

Practical tips for praying in Sheffield

Winter squeezes the day. In December, Fajr comes in around 6:20 AM and Maghrib around 3:45 PM. Dhuhr, Asr, and Maghrib all land inside a normal working day, so it helps to plan short breaks ahead. FivePrayer's calendar export can drop five-minute prayer slots straight into your work diary.

Summer Fajr is early. By mid-June, true dawn can arrive before 2:50 AM. This is where the one-seventh rule matters, and it's worth checking which convention your local masjid prints, since a few differ by a handful of minutes.

Prayer spaces around the city: the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam both keep prayer rooms on campus, and Meadowhall has a quiet room for shoppers. For Jumu'ah, Madina Masjid and the larger centres run two sittings on busy Fridays, so arrive early if you want the first.

FAQ

What is the prayer calculation method in Sheffield?

Most Sheffield masjids use the Muslim World League (MWL) method, with an 18 degree Fajr and 17 degree Isha angle. In high summer many apply the one-seventh of the night rule for Isha. FivePrayer defaults to MWL for the UK and detects it automatically.

What time is Fajr in Sheffield?

It swings with the season. December: around 6:20 AM. Mid-June: before 2:50 AM at true dawn, or later if your masjid applies the one-seventh rule. Install FivePrayer for today's exact time.

What is the Qibla direction from Sheffield?

About 119 degrees from true north, roughly east-southeast, with the Kaaba around 4,975 km away. See our Qibla guide for how to check it with a compass.

Best prayer app for Sheffield?

FivePrayer: free, no ads, no account, MWL by default, gentle adhan lock. It works offline once installed.

Where is the largest mosque in Sheffield?

Madina Masjid on Wolseley Road, the Sheffield Islamic Centre, holds around 2,300 worshippers and is the biggest in the city. Sheffield Grand Mosque in Burngreave and Markazi Jamia Mosque in Darnall are two more of the main congregations.