# Hastings Mosque Prayer Times & Jummah, Hastings > Hastings Mosque, TN38 0EB: today's prayer start times, Jummah guidance, directions and contact details. *Source: https://prayer-times.co.uk/hastings/hastings-mosque · Page updated: 2026-09-26 · Independent, free UK prayer times.* --- Mosque in Hastings · England # Hastings Mosque Prayer Times & Jummah 12 Mercatoria, St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, East Sussex, TN38 0EB Capacity About 440 worshippers Women's prayer area Yes Founded 1985 Independent mosque guide · Times for Saturday, 26th September 2026 [Call mosque](tel:01424426232) [Directions](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=50.85221&mlon=0.55748#map=17/50.85221/0.55748) ## Today’s prayer start times Hastings area prayer start times · Muslim World League (astronomical) | Prayer | Begins | | --- | --- | | Fajr Dawn | 05:06 | | Sunrise Shurūq | 06:50 | | Dhuhr Midday | 12:49 | | Asr Afternoon | 16:02 Hanafi 16:51 | | Maghrib Sunset | 18:47 | | Isha Night | 20:31 | These are the astronomical **adhan** (start) times for Hastings. Hastings Mosque sets its own **jama'ah** (congregation) times. Confirm the current timetable before travelling. Before you attend ## Jummah & jama’ah at Hastings 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. [Ask the mosque for its timetable ↗](https://www.hastingsmosque.org/) [Friday prayer in Hastings](/hastings/jummah) We do not currently hold a dated congregation schedule for today. Use the mosque’s official timetable or contact details above. Quick Answer Hastings area prayer start times for Saturday, 26th September 2026: Fajr 05:06, Dhuhr 12:49, Asr 16:02, Maghrib 18:47 and Isha 20:31. Source: Muslim World League (astronomical). These are area start times, not confirmed mosque congregation times. Check the mosque’s current timetable for jama’ah and Friday prayer. ## About Hastings Mosque Hastings Mosque, known in Arabic as Masjid Al-Haq, occupies the Grade II listed former Mercatoria National School, a Church of England school built in 1847 by architect Decimus Burton. In the mid-1980s a small group of local Muslims founded the East Sussex Islamic Association (Hastings), purchased part of the old school building, and opened it as a working mosque in 1985. It is the only mosque serving Hastings and the surrounding Rother area, and the East Sussex Islamic Association is a registered charity (CIO no. 1165989, registered 2016). Address 12 Mercatoria, St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, East Sussex, TN38 0EB Founded 1985 Capacity 440 worshippers Phone [01424 426232](tel:01424426232) Website [www.hastingsmosque.org/](https://www.hastingsmosque.org/) Directions [Open map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=50.85221&mlon=0.55748#map=17/50.85221/0.55748) ### 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 No official mosque timetable link is on file. The displayed start times are area calculations. - [Hastings Mosque website](https://www.hastingsmosque.org/) - [How prayer times are calculated](/methodology) - [Send a listing update](/suggest-correction?mosque=Hastings%20Mosque&city=Hastings) ## Frequently asked questions Where is Hastings Mosque located? It is at 12 Mercatoria, St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, East Sussex, TN38 0EB. Although it sits in St Leonards-on-Sea, it serves the wider Hastings and Rother community and is widely known as Hastings Mosque. What is the mosque also known as? Locally it is called Hastings Mosque, and in Arabic it is known as Masjid Al-Haq. It is run by the East Sussex Islamic Association (ESIA). When was Hastings Mosque established? It opened as a working mosque in 1985, after a small group of local Muslims founded the East Sussex Islamic Association and bought part of the former Mercatoria National School, a Grade II listed building dating from 1847. What facilities does the mosque have? The mosque has a men's prayer hall (around 400 spaces) and a separate women's prayer room (around 100 spaces), with separate ablution (wudu) and toilet facilities for men and women. It also runs a Sunday madrasah teaching Arabic and Islamic studies. What are the prayer times at Hastings Mosque today? Hastings area prayer start times for Saturday, 26th September 2026: Fajr 05:06, Dhuhr 12:49, Asr 16:02, Maghrib 18:47 and Isha 20:31. Source: Muslim World League (astronomical). These are area start times, not confirmed mosque congregation times. Check the mosque’s current timetable for jama’ah and Friday prayer. What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) at Hastings Mosque? Please contact Hastings Mosque directly for current Jummah prayer times, as these can change seasonally. Is there a women's prayer area at Hastings Mosque? Yes, Hastings Mosque has a dedicated women's prayer area. Please confirm specific arrangements with the mosque directly. Can non-Muslims visit Hastings Mosque? Many UK mosques welcome non-Muslim visitors who wish to learn about Islam. If you plan to visit Hastings Mosque, dress modestly and be respectful during prayer times. Contact the mosque in advance to confirm visiting arrangements. [Monthly Hastings timetable](/hastings/timetable) [UK mosque directory](/mosques) [← Back to Hastings prayer times](/hastings) [Suggest a correction](/suggest-correction?mosque=Hastings%20Mosque&city=Hastings)