# Sunrise Time in Colchester Today | UK Prayer Times

> Sunrise time in Colchester today: at 06:49. Sunrise (Shuruq) in Colchester today is at 06:49.

*Source: https://prayer-times.co.uk/colchester/sunrise · Page updated: 2026-09-26 · Independent, free UK prayer times.*

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Sunrise · Colchester

# Sunrise time in Colchester today

Quick Answer

Sunrise in Colchester today (Saturday, 26th September 2026) is 06:49 — at 06:49. Confirm with your local mosque for iqamah.

Last updated 26 September 2026

Sunrise (Shuruq)

06:49

Saturday, 26th September 2026 · Colchester, England

Sunrise (Shuruq) in Colchester today is at 06:49. 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 Colchester

Fajr05:05

Sunrise06:49

Dhuhr12:48

Maghrib18:46

Isha20:29

Tahajjud01:39

These are approximate, derived from Colchester's Fajr, sunrise and Maghrib times. [Full Colchester prayer times →](/colchester)

## Frequently asked questions

What time is sunrise in Colchester today?

Sunrise in Colchester today is 06:49 (Saturday, 26th September 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 07:04 today in Colchester.

Is sunrise the same as Fajr?

No. Fajr begins at true dawn, before sunrise. Sunrise marks the end of the Fajr prayer window.