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Colchester, United Kingdom

Colchester Central Mosque

The main mosque in Colchester providing five daily prayers, Jummah and Islamic education.

Prayer schedule: Friday, 25 September 2026 · Europe/London. Confirm mosque details directly before visiting.

Colchester prayer times · United Kingdom · Directions (OpenStreetMap)

Schedule date · Europe/London. Prayer start times are calculated — confirm congregation (iqamah) times with your mosque.

Quick Answer

Jummah (Friday prayer) at Colchester Central Mosque in Colchester, United Kingdom is listed as 1:30 PM and 2:15 PM (summer / BST); 12:30 PM and 1:15 PM (winter / GMT); this record is unverified, so confirm directly with the mosque. Today's Colchester prayer times — Fajr through Isha — are shown below, updated daily by Global Prayer Times.

Next prayer in Colchester, United Kingdom

Today in Colchester

Fajr 05:13 · Dhuhr 12:48 · Asr 16:03 · Maghrib 18:48 · Isha 20:06

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Colchester prayer times today

Begins = start of each prayer window for Colchester. Each mosque sets its own iqamah (congregation). The gap varies by mosque and prayer; confirm directly.

Moonsighting Committee Worldwide · Updated Friday, 25 September 2026

Fajr

05:13

Sunrise

06:47

Dhuhr

12:48

Asr

16:03

Maghrib

18:48

Isha

20:06

About Colchester Central Mosque

Colchester Jamiah Masjid, run by the Colchester Islamic Cultural Association (CICA), is the town's first mosque, established when a group of local Muslims formed the organisation in October 1985. The property at 3 Priory Street was purchased in 1992 for £49,000, with a neighbouring property added in 2005 to expand the premises. The association was registered as a charity (no. 293712) in February 1986 and serves the Colchester Muslim community with daily prayers, Jumu'ah, a children's madrasah and educational and community programmes.

Address
2-3 Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PY
Founded
1985
Tradition
Sunni
Jummah
1:30 PM and 2:15 PM (summer / BST); 12:30 PM and 1:15 PM (winter / GMT)
Capacity
600 worshippers
Phone
01206 700872
Website
colchestermosque.co.uk/

Facilities

  • Women's prayer area

Frequently asked questions

What is Colchester Central Mosque?
The main mosque in Colchester providing five daily prayers, Jummah and Islamic education.
Where is Colchester Central Mosque located?
The mosque, properly known as Colchester Jamiah Masjid, is at 2-3 Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PY, in the town centre.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer)?
In summer (British Summer Time) the two Jumu'ah jama'ah are at 1:30 PM and 2:15 PM. In winter (GMT) they move to 12:30 PM and 1:15 PM.
When was the mosque established?
It is Colchester's first mosque, founded by the Colchester Islamic Cultural Association in October 1985. The Priory Street building was bought in 1992.
Does the mosque offer classes for children?
Yes. It runs a Maktab & Madrasah providing Islamic education for children, typically on weekday evenings.
Are there facilities for women?
Yes, the mosque provides prayer facilities for both men and women, alongside wudu (ablution) facilities.
What are the prayer times at Colchester Central Mosque today?
Prayer times at Colchester Central Mosque follow the Colchester, United Kingdom timetable shown on this page. Times are calculated using the region-appropriate method for United Kingdom and update daily.
Is there parking at Colchester Central Mosque?
Parking availability near Colchester Central Mosque varies by location in Colchester. Check with the mosque directly or use local street parking / public transport where available.
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