Prayer Times in Rockdale
3 October 2026 | 22 Rabīʿ al-thānī 1448
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Fajr
4:06 am
Dhuhr
11:46 am
Asr
3:17 pm
Maghrib
5:59 pm
Isha
7:19 pm
Asr calculation
Times are calculated. Confirm Iqamah with your local mosque.
Real census data
Rockdale's Muslim community, in real numbers
15,475
Total population
1,645
Muslim population
10.6%
of the suburb
#41
in Greater Sydney by Muslim population
Rockdale is home to 1,645 Muslims, 10.6% of the suburb, at the 2021 Census. That ranks it number 41 in Greater Sydney by Muslim population. The suburb has 1 mosque on this site. That is about 1,645 Muslim residents for each one.
Source: ABS Census 2021, table G14.
Mosques in Rockdale
Address, phone and Jumu'ah times for the mosques in Rockdale.
Friday prayer near Rockdale
Mosques within 8 km of Rockdale with a reported Jumu'ah time, nearest first.
Al-Zahra Mosque
Arncliffe · 2.6 km away
12:30 PM
Masjid Arrahman
Kingsgrove · 4.7 km away
12:45 PM
Masjid As-Sunnah
Lakemba · 7.0 km away
12:45 PM
Jumu'ah times are reported by each mosque and can shift with the seasons. Confirm before you travel.
7-Day Prayer Timetable
The week ahead for Rockdale, calculated for its own coordinates.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 3 Oct | 5:30 am | 11:46 am | 3:17 pm | 5:59 pm | 7:19 pm | |
| Sun, 4 Oct | 6:29 am | 12:45 pm | 4:17 pm | 7:00 pm | 8:20 pm | |
| Mon, 5 Oct | 6:28 am | 12:45 pm | 4:17 pm | 7:01 pm | 8:21 pm | |
| Tue, 6 Oct | 6:26 am | 12:45 pm | 4:18 pm | 7:02 pm | 8:22 pm | |
| Wed, 7 Oct | 6:25 am | 12:44 pm | 4:18 pm | 7:02 pm | 8:23 pm | |
| Thu, 8 Oct | 6:24 am | 12:44 pm | 4:18 pm | 7:03 pm | 8:24 pm | |
| Fri, 9 Oct | 6:22 am | 12:44 pm | 4:18 pm | 7:04 pm | 8:24 pm |
Today Asr is 3:17 pm by the Shafi'i convention and 4:13 pm by the Hanafi convention. That is 56 minutes later. Switch between them in the times box at the top.
Looking further ahead? See the full October 2026 calendar →
Rockdale compared with Sydney CBD
Today, Fajr in Rockdale falls the same minute as Sydney CBD. Maghrib falls the same minute as Sydney CBD.
| Prayer | Rockdale | Sydney CBD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fajr | 4:06 am | 4:06 am | Same |
| Dhuhr | 11:46 am | 11:45 am | +1 min |
| Asr | 3:17 pm | 3:17 pm | Same |
| Maghrib | 5:59 pm | 5:59 pm | Same |
| Isha | 7:19 pm | 7:19 pm | Same |
Through the year the gap between seasons is far larger. On 21 June, the shortest day, Fajr in Rockdale is 5:31 am and Maghrib is 4:54 pm. On 21 December, the longest day, Fajr is 3:56 am and Maghrib is 8:06 pm.
Qibla Direction from Rockdale
From Rockdale the Qibla is 277.49° from true north. That is almost due west, a little north of it.
This can look odd on a flat map. Makkah appears to sit to the north-west. The shortest route across the round earth from Sydney starts almost due west.
Open the live Qibla compass →Calculated for Rockdale, not just Sydney
Why you can trust these times
Calculated for Rockdale itself
These times use Rockdale's own coordinates, not a single Sydney-wide average. Times can shift by a minute or two from suburb to suburb.
Muslim World League method
Fajr at 18° and Isha at 17° below the horizon, worked out from the sun's position for this exact spot.
Mosques checked before listing
We check each mosque's address against its own site and independent directories before it appears for Rockdale.
Adhan is not Iqamah
Iqamah is set by each mosque. It can fall anywhere from a few minutes to over half an hour after the Adhan time. Please confirm it with your local mosque.
Nearby Suburbs
The closest suburb pages to Rockdale, by real distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Rockdale's times, mosques and Qibla direction.
What time is Fajr and Isha in Rockdale today? +
Fajr in Rockdale today is 4:06 am and Isha is 7:19 pm. Both are calculated with the Muslim World League method for Rockdale's own coordinates.
Are the times different from Sydney CBD? +
Slightly. Today, Fajr in Rockdale falls the same minute as Sydney CBD. Maghrib falls the same minute as Sydney CBD. Suburbs further west run a little later and suburbs further east a little earlier.
How many Muslims live in Rockdale? +
1,645 people in Rockdale identified as Muslim in the ABS Census 2021. That is 10.6% of its population of 15,475.
Is there a mosque in Rockdale? +
Yes. Rockdale has 1 mosque on this site: Masjid Al Hidaya.
Where can I pray Jumu'ah near Rockdale? +
Mosques with a reported Jumu'ah time within 8 km include Al-Zahra Mosque at 12:30 PM, Masjid Arrahman at 12:45 PM and Masjid As-Sunnah at 12:45 PM. Please confirm the time with the mosque before you travel.
What is the Asr time in Rockdale for Hanafi and Shafi'i? +
Today Asr is 3:17 pm by the Shafi'i convention and 4:13 pm by the Hanafi convention. That is 56 minutes later. You can switch between them in the times box at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction from Rockdale? +
From Rockdale the Qibla is 277.49° from true north. That is almost due west, a little north of it.