📅 December 2025

Prayer Times Calendar for Edinburgh - December 2025

This is the complete prayer times calendar for Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom for December 2025. All times are calculated using the ISNA method specific to coordinates 55.9533°N, 3.1883°W.

December Prayer Time Patterns in Edinburgh

During December 2025, Edinburgh experiences winter conditions in the northern hemisphere. This affects the prayer times throughout the month:

• Fajr (Dawn): Begins at 06:24 on the 1st and shifts to 06:45 by the end of the month
• Maghrib (Sunset): Starts at 15:44 early in the month and changes to 15:48 by month's end
• Daylight Duration: The time between Fajr and Maghrib decreases during this month
• Fasting Hours: From approximately 9 hours 20 minutes to 9 hours 3 minutes

Understanding the Five Daily Prayers

Muslims in Edinburgh observe five obligatory daily prayers (Salah), each with its designated time window based on the sun's position:

• Fajr (الفجر): The pre-dawn prayer, performed before sunrise. In December, it begins around 06:24 in Edinburgh.
• Dhuhr (الظهر): The midday prayer, offered after the sun passes its zenith. During December, Dhuhr in Edinburgh is typically around 12:02.
• Asr (العصر): The afternoon prayer, begins when an object's shadow equals its length. In December, Asr time is approximately 13:29.
• Maghrib (المغرب): The sunset prayer, performed immediately after the sun sets. This also marks Iftar time during Ramadan.
• Isha (العشاء): The night prayer, offered after twilight disappears. In Edinburgh during December, Isha begins around 17:40.

ISNA Calculation Method

The prayer times on this page are calculated using the ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) method, which is widely used in United Kingdom. This method uses:

• Fajr angle: 15° below the horizon
• Isha angle: 15° below the horizon
• Asr calculation: Standard (Shafi'i) method where shadow equals object length

Tips for December Prayers in Edinburgh

• In winter, the days are shorter, making it easier to fast if Ramadan falls during this period.
• Fajr and Isha times are closer together, allowing for more consistent sleep schedules.
• Bookmark this page or install our PWA for quick access to daily prayer times.
• Enable notifications to receive prayer time alerts throughout the day.