# Colchester Central Mosque Prayer Times & Jummah, Colchester > Colchester Central Mosque, CO1 2PY: today’s jama’ah times and the week ahead, Jummah 13:30 and 14:15, from the mosque’s own timetable (updated daily). *Source: https://prayer-times.co.uk/colchester/colchester-central-mosque · Page updated: 2026-09-26 · Independent, free UK prayer times.* --- Mosque in Colchester · England # Colchester Central Mosque Prayer Times & Jummah 2-3 Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PY Jama’ah today Fajr 06:00, Dhuhr 13:30, Asr 17:15, Maghrib 18:49, Isha 20:30 Friday prayer 13:30 and 14:15 (mosque timetable, updated daily) Tradition Sunni Capacity About 600 worshippers Women's prayer area Yes Founded 1985 Independent mosque guide · Times for Saturday, 26th September 2026 [Official mosque timetable ↗](https://mawaqit.net/en/colchester-jamiah-masjid-colchester-co1-2py-united-kingdom) [Call mosque](tel:01206700872) [Directions](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=51.88774&mlon=0.90498#map=17/51.88774/0.90498) ## Today’s prayer start times Colchester area prayer start times · Muslim World League (astronomical) | Prayer | Begins | | --- | --- | | Fajr Dawn | 05:05 | | Sunrise Shurūq | 06:49 | | Dhuhr Midday | 12:48 | | Asr Afternoon | 15:59 Hanafi 16:48 | | Maghrib Sunset | 18:46 | | Isha Night | 20:29 | These are the astronomical **adhan** (start) times for Colchester. Colchester Central Mosque sets its own **jama'ah** (congregation) times. Confirm the current timetable before travelling. Before you attend ## Jummah & jama’ah at Colchester Central Mosque Prayer **begins** marks the start of a prayer’s time window. **Jama’ah (iqamah)** is when this mosque prays together. The mosque sets its own schedule, including Friday khutbah and Jummah. Friday prayer: 13:30 and 14:15. | Prayer | Begins | Jama’ah | | --- | --- | --- | | Fajr | 05:15 | 06:00 | | Dhuhr | 12:53 | 13:30 | | Asr | 16:49 | 17:15 | | Maghrib | 18:49 | 18:49 | | Isha | 20:04 | 20:30 | Jama’ah times for the next 7 days | Date | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Sat 26 Sep | 06:00 | 13:30 | 17:15 | 18:49 | 20:30 | | Sun 27 Sep | 06:00 | 13:30 | 17:15 | 18:46 | 20:30 | | Mon 28 Sep | 06:00 | 13:30 | 17:15 | 18:44 | 20:30 | | Tue 29 Sep | 06:00 | 13:30 | 17:15 | 18:42 | 20:30 | | Wed 30 Sep | 06:00 | 13:30 | 17:15 | 18:39 | 20:30 | | Thu 1 Oct | 06:00 | 13:30 | 17:15 | 18:37 | 20:30 | | Fri 2 Oct | 06:00 | 13:30 | 17:15 | 18:35 | 20:30 | [The mosque’s live timetable ↗](https://mawaqit.net/en/colchester-jamiah-masjid-colchester-co1-2py-united-kingdom) [Friday prayer in Colchester](/colchester/jummah) Read from the mosque’s Mawaqit timetable on 26 September 2026. The mosque can change times at short notice, especially around Eid, Ramadan and clock changes. Quick Answer Jama’ah (congregation) times at Colchester Central Mosque on Saturday, 26th September 2026: Fajr 06:00, Dhuhr 13:30, Asr 17:15, Maghrib 18:49, Isha 20:30. Friday prayer: 13:30 and 14:15. These come from the mosque’s own Mawaqit timetable and are refreshed every day; Colchester area prayer start times are shown in the table above. ## About Colchester Central Mosque Colchester Jamiah Masjid, run by the Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CICA), is the town's first mosque, established when a group of local Muslims formed the organisation in October 1985. The property at 3 Priory Street was purchased in 1992 for £49,000, with a neighbouring property added in 2005 to expand the premises. The association was registered as a charity (no. 293712) in February 1986 and serves the Colchester Muslim community with daily prayers, Jumu'ah, a children's madrasah and educational and community programmes. Address 2-3 Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PY Founded 1985 Tradition Sunni Jummah 13:30 and 14:15 Capacity 600 worshippers Phone [01206 700872](tel:01206700872) Website [colchestermosque.co.uk/](https://colchestermosque.co.uk/) Directions [Open map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=51.88774&mlon=0.90498#map=17/51.88774/0.90498) ### Facilities - Women's prayer area - Wudu facilities ## Sources & listing updates UK Prayer Times is an independent directory. Daily start times use Muslim World League (astronomical); mosque contact details and facilities are maintained separately. A new prayer date does not mean every listing detail has been rechecked. Visitor details Visitor details have no recorded source check. Mosque timetable Official timetable link checked recently. Confirm today’s congregation and Friday times with the mosque. - [Colchester Central Mosque website](https://colchestermosque.co.uk/) - [Official prayer timetable](https://mawaqit.net/en/colchester-jamiah-masjid-colchester-co1-2py-united-kingdom) - [How prayer times are calculated](/methodology) - [Send a listing update](/suggest-correction?mosque=Colchester%20Central%20Mosque&city=Colchester) ## Frequently asked questions What is Colchester Central Mosque? The main mosque in Colchester providing five daily prayers, Jummah and Islamic education. Where is Colchester Central Mosque located? The mosque, properly known as Colchester Jamiah Masjid, is at 2-3 Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PY, in the town centre. When was the mosque established? It is Colchester's first mosque, founded by the Colchester Islamic Cultural Association in October 1985. The Priory Street building was bought in 1992. Does the mosque offer classes for children? Yes. It runs a Maktab & Madrasah providing Islamic education for children, typically on weekday evenings. Are there facilities for women? Yes, the mosque provides prayer facilities for both men and women, alongside wudu (ablution) facilities. What time is jama’ah at Colchester Central Mosque today? Jama’ah (congregation) times at Colchester Central Mosque on Saturday, 26th September 2026: Fajr 06:00, Dhuhr 13:30, Asr 17:15, Maghrib 18:49, Isha 20:30. Friday prayer: 13:30 and 14:15. These come from the mosque’s own Mawaqit timetable and are refreshed every day; Colchester area prayer start times are shown in the table above. What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) at Colchester Central Mosque? Friday prayer at Colchester Central Mosque: 13:30 and 14:15. Check the official timetable for the date you plan to attend; khutbah and congregation start times can differ. Is Colchester Central Mosque a Sunni or Shia mosque? Colchester Central Mosque is a Sunni mosque serving the Muslim community in Colchester. Can non-Muslims visit Colchester Central Mosque? Many UK mosques welcome non-Muslim visitors who wish to learn about Islam. If you plan to visit Colchester Central Mosque, dress modestly and be respectful during prayer times. Contact the mosque in advance to confirm visiting arrangements. [Monthly Colchester timetable](/colchester/timetable) [UK mosque directory](/mosques) [← Back to Colchester prayer times](/colchester) [Suggest a correction](/suggest-correction?mosque=Colchester%20Central%20Mosque&city=Colchester)