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Sunday, 31st May 2026 — Accurate Salah, Namaz & Salat times for Edinburgh, Scotland.

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About Edinburgh

Scotland's capital is home to a friendly and growing Muslim community of long-term residents, students and professionals. The city is famous for its festivals, world heritage Old Town and the beautiful Edinburgh Central Mosque.

About Prayer Times in Edinburgh

Prayer times in Edinburgh 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 standard recommended by major UK Islamic organisations including the Muslim Council of Britain.

Because Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh

Edinburgh Central Mosque

A stunning mosque blending Scottish and Islamic architectural traditions, opened in 1998 with the support of the King Fahd Foundation.

Annandale Mosque (Edinburgh Polish-Muslim community)

A long-serving local mosque providing daily prayers and weekend community programmes.

Iqra Academy (Edinburgh)

A community Islamic centre in Edinburgh providing prayer facilities, weekend schooling and family events for the city's Muslim community.

Masjid Al-Noor (Edinburgh)

A welcoming Edinburgh mosque with daily prayers, weekend Quran classes and welfare services.

Leith Mosque

A community mosque in Leith with daily prayers and strong family programmes.

Bruntsfield Mosque

A south Edinburgh mosque with daily prayers and Madrassah teaching.

Gorgie Mosque

A west Edinburgh mosque with daily prayers and welfare support.

Wester Hailes Mosque

A community mosque in south-west Edinburgh with daily prayers and Islamic education.

Al-Hidayah Mosque (Edinburgh)

A welcoming mosque with youth and women's programmes in Edinburgh.

Gilmerton Mosque

A south Edinburgh mosque with daily prayers, Madrassah classes and family events.

Granton Mosque

A north Edinburgh mosque with daily prayers and weekend Quran teaching.

Liberton Mosque

A south Edinburgh mosque with daily prayers, Friday Jumu'ah and community welfare.

Portobello Mosque

A coastal Edinburgh mosque offering daily prayers and Ramadan programmes.

Leith Mosque (Edinburgh)

A community mosque in Leith, north Edinburgh, providing five daily prayers, Jumu'ah and Islamic education for local Muslim families.

Gorgie Mosque (Edinburgh)

A community mosque in Gorgie, west Edinburgh, offering daily prayers, Jumu'ah and welfare services for the local Muslim community.

Muirhouse Masjid (Edinburgh)

A community mosque in Muirhouse, north Edinburgh, providing daily prayers, Jumu'ah and Quran classes.

Liberton Mosque (Edinburgh)

A community mosque in Liberton, south Edinburgh, with daily prayers, Jumu'ah and active community welfare activities.

Dalkeith Mosque (Edinburgh area)

A community mosque in Dalkeith, near Edinburgh, offering daily prayers, Jumu'ah and Islamic schooling.

Livingston Mosque (Edinburgh area)

A community mosque in Livingston, West Lothian, providing daily prayers, Jumu'ah and welfare support for local Muslims.

Dunfermline Mosque (Edinburgh area)

A community mosque in Dunfermline, near Edinburgh, with daily prayers, Jumu'ah and Quran classes for local Muslim families.

Kirkcaldy Mosque (Edinburgh area)

A community mosque in Kirkcaldy, Fife, offering daily prayers, Jumu'ah and welfare activities.

Leith Mosque

Serving the Muslim community in Leith with five daily prayers and community support.

Gorgie Masjid

A welcoming mosque in Gorgie providing congregational prayers.

Morningside Mosque

Providing five daily prayers and Islamic education in Morningside.

Wester Hailes Mosque

Serving the Muslim community in Wester Hailes with daily prayers.

Muirhouse Masjid

A welcoming mosque in Muirhouse providing daily prayers and community support.

Livingston Mosque

Serving the Muslim community in Livingston and West Lothian.

Prestonpans Mosque

Welcoming Muslims from East Lothian with daily prayers and Jummah services.

Falkirk Mosque

Serving the Muslim community in Falkirk with daily prayers.

Prayer Times FAQ — Edinburgh

What time is Fajr prayer in Edinburgh today?
Fajr prayer in Edinburgh begins at true dawn — the first light on the horizon before sunrise. Using the Muslim World League method (Fajr 18° below the horizon), Fajr in Edinburgh ranges from around 2:30–3:00 AM in midsummer to around 6:30–7:00 AM in midwinter. Today's exact Fajr time is shown in the prayer times table above.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Edinburgh today?
Dhuhr prayer in Edinburgh begins just after the sun crosses its zenith (solar noon). Times range from approximately 12:55 PM in winter to 1:15 PM in summer (BST). Today's exact Dhuhr time is shown in the prayer times table above.
What time is Asr prayer in Edinburgh today?
Asr (afternoon prayer) in Edinburgh varies from around 1:45 PM in midwinter to 6:45 PM in midsummer. The standard (Shafi'i/Maliki/Hanbali) method begins Asr when an object's shadow equals its length; the Hanafi method waits until the shadow is twice the object's length — making Asr roughly 30–60 minutes later. You can switch between both methods using the settings on the prayer times table above.
What time is Maghrib in Edinburgh today?
Maghrib prayer in Edinburgh begins immediately at sunset. The time varies greatly by season — from around 3:30–4:00 PM in December to 9:15–9:30 PM in June. Today's exact Maghrib time is shown in the table above.
What time is Isha prayer in Edinburgh today?
Isha (night prayer) in Edinburgh begins when the red twilight fully disappears after sunset. Using the MWL method (Isha 17° below the horizon), times range from around 6:30–7:30 PM in winter to past midnight in the height of summer.
Which mosques are in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh has several mosques including Edinburgh Central Mosque, Annandale Mosque (Edinburgh Polish-Muslim community), Iqra Academy (Edinburgh), Masjid Al-Noor (Edinburgh), Leith Mosque, Bruntsfield Mosque, Gorgie Mosque, Wester Hailes Mosque, Al-Hidayah Mosque (Edinburgh), Gilmerton Mosque, Granton Mosque, Liberton Mosque, Portobello Mosque, Leith Mosque (Edinburgh), Gorgie Mosque (Edinburgh), Muirhouse Masjid (Edinburgh), Liberton Mosque (Edinburgh), Dalkeith Mosque (Edinburgh area), Livingston Mosque (Edinburgh area), Dunfermline Mosque (Edinburgh area), Kirkcaldy Mosque (Edinburgh area), Leith Mosque, Gorgie Masjid, Morningside Mosque, Wester Hailes Mosque, Muirhouse Masjid, Livingston Mosque, Prestonpans Mosque, Falkirk Mosque. See the mosques section above for addresses, Jummah times, and links to individual mosque pages.
What prayer calculation method is used for Edinburgh?
We use the Muslim World League (MWL) method — Fajr at 18° and Isha at 17° below the horizon. This is the standard method endorsed by major UK Islamic organisations including the Muslim Council of Britain. You can switch to ISNA, Egyptian, or Hanafi Asr using the settings on the prayer times table above.
What is Jummah time in Edinburgh?
Jummah (Friday congregational prayer) in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?
The times shown on this page are astronomical prayer start times — the moment each prayer window opens. Your local mosque in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?
Yes — click the "Monthly Prayer Timetable" link above to view prayer times for Edinburgh for every day of the current month, calculated using the Muslim World League method. A Ramadan timetable showing Suhoor (Sehri) and Iftar times for Edinburgh is also available via the "Ramadan Times" link.

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