Al Azhar Mosque
Al Azhar Mosque prayer times below are the calculated start times for South Shields today; the mosque sets its own jamaat (congregation) times.
Address: Laygate, South Shields NE33 5RP Qibla: 120.6° ESE
Al Azhar Mosque prayer times today
Prayer start times (calculated); congregation times are set by the mosque
- Fajr 05:56
- Sunrise 07:36
- Dhuhr 11:55
- Asr 14:13
- Maghrib 16:07
- Isha 17:35
Asr (Standard) 13:40
Calculated for the mosque's own coordinates (54.99023, -1.44003). They match the South Shields centre times to the minute.
Moonsighting Committee. South Shields prayer timetable November 2026
What are Al Azhar Mosque prayer times today?
Today's calculated prayer start times at Al Azhar Mosque in South Shields are Fajr 05:56, Dhuhr 11:55, Asr 14:13, Maghrib 16:07 and Isha 17:35. Jamaat (congregation) times are set by the mosque itself.
- Address
- Laygate, South Shields NE33 5RP
- Distance from South Shields centre
- 1.1 km
- Qibla
- 120.6° ESE
Updated Saturday, 14 November 2026. Start times calculated for South Shields; congregation times are set by the mosque.
About Al Azhar Mosque
Al Azhar Mosque is a mosque 1.1 km from the centre of South Shields, England. It is listed at Laygate, South Shields NE33 5RP.
No other mosque within 1 km of Al Azhar Mosque is mapped on OpenStreetMap; 1 are within 5 km. The nearest other mosque, Baitul Ma'mur Jame-E- Masjid and Islamic Center, is 1.4 km away in a straight line, roughly 17 minutes on foot. Al Azhar Mosque is 5,062 km from the Kaaba in Makkah, measured along the Earth's surface; the qibla here is 120.6° from true north (east-southeast).
- Address
- Laygate, South Shields NE33 5RP
- Phone
- +44 7545 965552
- Distance from South Shields centre
- 1.1 km
- Qibla
- 120.6° ESEeast-southeast
- Nearest other mosque
- Baitul Ma'mur Jame-E- Masjid and Islamic Center1.4 km
Details from OpenStreetMap volunteers; please confirm with the mosque.
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Directions to Al Azhar Mosque: route, public transport and traffic
The nearest tram stop is Chichester, 0.7 km from Al Azhar Mosque in a straight line, about 8 minutes on foot. Streets and parking near a masjid are usually busiest shortly before Jumu'ah (this Friday Dhuhr begins at 11:56), at Maghrib and Isha (Taraweeh) in Ramadan, and on Eid mornings, so walk or arrive early if you can.
Al Azhar Mosque prayer times this week
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 05:56 | 07:36 | 11:55 | 14:13 | 16:07 | 17:35 |
| Sun 15 Nov | 05:58 | 07:38 | 11:55 | 14:11 | 16:05 | 17:33 |
| Mon 16 Nov | 06:00 | 07:40 | 11:56 | 14:10 | 16:04 | 17:32 |
| Tue 17 Nov | 06:01 | 07:42 | 11:56 | 14:08 | 16:02 | 17:31 |
| Wed 18 Nov | 06:03 | 07:43 | 11:56 | 14:07 | 16:01 | 17:30 |
| Thu 19 Nov | 06:05 | 07:45 | 11:56 | 14:06 | 15:59 | 17:28 |
| Fri 20 NovJumu'ah | 06:07 | 07:47 | 11:56 | 14:04 | 15:58 | 17:27 |
Al Azhar Mosque jamaat and jummah times
We never publish congregation times we cannot verify. If you run Al Azhar Mosque, claim this page to add its jamaat and jummah times. On Friday, 20 November 2026, Dhuhr begins at 11:56 at Al Azhar Mosque; the khutbah and congregation times are set by the mosque.
Ramadan 2027 at Al Azhar Mosque
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027, subject to moon sighting. On the first fast, sehri ends at Fajr, 06:05, and iftar is at Maghrib, 17:00, at this mosque. Full Ramadan timetable for South Shields
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Questions about Al Azhar Mosque
Where is Al Azhar Mosque?
Al Azhar Mosque is at Laygate, South Shields NE33 5RP, 1.1 km south-southwest of the centre of South Shields.
Which way is the qibla at Al Azhar Mosque?
At Al Azhar Mosque the qibla is 120.6° from true north (east-southeast), towards the Kaaba 5,062 km away.
When is Jumu'ah (Friday prayer) at Al Azhar Mosque?
On Friday, 20 November 2026, Dhuhr begins at 11:56 at Al Azhar Mosque; the khutbah and congregation times are set by the mosque.
What is the nearest mosque to Al Azhar Mosque?
Baitul Ma'mur Jame-E- Masjid and Islamic Center, 1.4 km away in a straight line (about 17 minutes on foot).
How do I get to Al Azhar Mosque by public transport?
The nearest tram stop is Chichester, 0.7 km from Al Azhar Mosque in a straight line, about 8 minutes on foot.
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