# Does British Summer Time affect prayer times?

> Yes. Prayer times are shown in local UK clock time, so they already include GMT or BST. You do not add or subtract an hour yourself.

*Source: https://prayer-times.co.uk/answers/does-bst-affect-prayer-times · Page updated: 2026-07-17 · Independent, free UK prayer times.*

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Prayer times

# Does British Summer Time affect prayer times?

Updated 2026-07-08

Quick Answer

Yes. Prayer times are shown in local UK clock time, so they already include GMT or BST. You do not add or subtract an hour yourself.

## In detail

Astronomical calculations use the correct timezone offset for the date. When clocks change in March and October, published times shift with the civil clock.

This answer is not

A substitute for the board at the mosque you will pray in. Start times and iqamah differ. We do not sell listings or calculation methods.

## Sources

-   [UK Prayer Times methodology (LUPT + MWL)](/methodology)

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