Prayer times in Christchurch, New Zealand
Today, Friday 30 October 2026 (19 Jumada al-awwal 1448 AH). Muslim World League method, standard Asr, times in Pacific/Auckland.
Prayer times
Muslim World League · Asr Shafi'i / Maliki / Hanbali · Pacific/Auckland
- Fajr04:25Dawn prayer, before sunrise
- Sunrise06:15End of Fajr window, no prayer
- Dhuhr13:13Noon prayer, after sun crosses meridian
- Asr17:05Afternoon prayer (shadow = object length)
- Maghrib20:12Sunset prayer
- Isha21:55Night prayer, after twilight ends
Prayer times in Christchurch for the next 7 days
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 04:25 | 06:15 | 13:13 | 17:05 | 20:12 | 21:55 |
| Sat 31 Oct | 04:23 | 06:13 | 13:13 | 17:05 | 20:13 | 21:56 |
| Sun 1 Nov | 04:21 | 06:12 | 13:13 | 17:06 | 20:14 | 21:58 |
| Mon 2 Nov | 04:19 | 06:10 | 13:13 | 17:06 | 20:15 | 22:00 |
| Tue 3 Nov | 04:17 | 06:09 | 13:13 | 17:07 | 20:17 | 22:02 |
| Wed 4 Nov | 04:15 | 06:08 | 13:13 | 17:07 | 20:18 | 22:04 |
| Thu 5 Nov | 04:13 | 06:06 | 13:13 | 17:08 | 20:19 | 22:06 |
Which method is used for Christchurch
These times use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18° of solar depression, Isha at 17°) and the standard Asr rule, the convention most communities in New Zealand follow. Your mosque may publish times that differ by a few minutes if it follows another convention. To compare, open the live prayer-times finder and switch the method or the Asr school.
Qibla direction from Christchurch: 255.9° west-southwest (WSW), 15,039 km to Mecca →
Prayer times today in other cities in New Zealand
- Auckland Fajr 04:43 · Maghrib 19:51
- Wellington Fajr 04:26 · Maghrib 19:59
- Manukau City Fajr 04:42 · Maghrib 19:51
Sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Christchurch: sun times for Christchurch.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Fajr in Christchurch today?
Fajr in Christchurch today is at 04:25 local time (Pacific/Auckland). Sunrise is at 06:15, which ends the Fajr window. Muslim World League method.
What time is Maghrib in Christchurch today?
Maghrib in Christchurch today is at 20:12, the moment of sunset, which is also when the fast is broken during Ramadan. Isha follows at 21:55.
Which calculation method do these prayer times use?
Muslim World League, with the standard Asr rule, the convention most communities in New Zealand follow: Fajr at 18° of solar depression, Isha at 17°. Other methods differ by a few minutes at Fajr and Isha; the live prayer-times finder lets you switch method and Asr school.
What is the Qibla direction from Christchurch?
From Christchurch the Qibla is 255.9° from true north (west-southwest), 15,039 km from the Kaaba in Mecca.