Prayer times in Newcastle, New South Wales
Prayer times in Newcastle today
Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Time in Newcastle Next: in
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Times are calculated for the city centre. Mosques may publish slightly different times; follow your local mosque's timetable for congregation.
Qibla direction and Hijri date
Qibla from Newcastle
278° W
Clockwise from true north, towards the Kaaba in Makkah.
Hijri date
2 Jumada I 1448 AH
Umm al-Qura calendar. Local moon sighting may differ by a day.
Praying in Newcastle
A December fast in Newcastle can run 16h 03m from Fajr to Maghrib, reached on 21 December, while the shortest, in June, is 11h 27m on 17 June. That is a gap of more than four and a half hours at a latitude of 32.9 degrees south, and it comes from an early Fajr and a late Maghrib working together in summer.
Fajr is earliest on 8 December, at 3:56 AM, and latest on 3 April, at 5:44 AM, the last morning before the clocks go back on 4 April. Isha is latest on 2 January, at 9:40 PM, and earliest on 3 June, at 6:16 PM, a swing of more than three hours.
2027 at a glance
- Earliest Fajr
- 8 December
- Latest Fajr
- 3 April
- Earliest Isha
- 3 June
- Latest Isha
- 2 January
- Longest Fajr to Maghrib
- 16h 03m 21 December
- Shortest Fajr to Maghrib
- 11h 27m 17 June
- Ramadan fasts (expected)
- About 15h 00m → 13h 59m8 February to 8 March
- Clocks go back
- 4 April
- Clocks go forward
- 3 October
Calculated for 2027 with the method shown below. Ramadan dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar; follow your local announcement for the actual start.
October 2026 prayer timetable for Newcastle
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Mosques near Newcastle
- Islamic Centre of Newcastle5 km from the centre
Mosque locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Check with each mosque for congregation times.
How these times are calculated
- Method
- Muslim World League (MWL)
- Fajr
- 18°
- Isha
- 17°
- Highlighted Asr
- Standard: Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali
Australian times use the Muslim World League method (Fajr 18 degrees, Isha 17 degrees). Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory do not observe daylight saving, and their times reflect that. Dhuhr is shown 1 minute after solar noon, following the method's guidance.
Frequently asked questions
Which way is the Qibla from Newcastle?
The Qibla is 278 degrees, measured clockwise from true north. That is eight degrees north of due west, so from Newcastle you face inland across the continent rather than out to sea. Use the compass on this page for a quick check.
What is the difference between Standard and Hanafi Asr in Newcastle?
Standard Asr begins when an object's shadow equals its height, plus the shadow it had at noon. Hanafi Asr begins when the shadow is twice that length, so it starts later. This page highlights Standard, and you can switch to Hanafi above the timetable.
Why does Newcastle get its earliest Fajr on 8 December?
The earliest Fajr, 3:56 AM, is thirteen days before the longest fast, 16h 03m on 21 December. The fast depends on Maghrib as well as Fajr, so the two extremes land on different dates.
How short does the fast get in Newcastle in winter?
The shortest day from Fajr to Maghrib is 11h 27m on 17 June. The earliest Isha of the year, 6:16 PM on 3 June, comes within a fortnight of that, so winter gives a long stretch between Isha and the next Fajr.