Accurate US Prayer Times
Find the exact time for Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha based on your city's exact GPS coordinates and timezone.
The Ultimate Guide to US Prayer Timings
Whether you are looking for the exact Fajr time in New York or checking if Maghrib has passed in California, PrayerTimesUSA.org uses precise astronomical algorithms approved by the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA).
How Do We Calculate Times?
We use your city's exact latitude, longitude, and elevation alongside advanced astronomical models to pinpoint the precise position of the sun. This ensures your Salah timings are accurate to the exact minute, 365 days a year.
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The US observes complex timezone borders and Daylight Savings Time (DST) shifts. Our system automatically detects your region (EST, CST, MST, PST) and adjusts the prayer schedules seamlessly when the clocks spring forward or fall back.
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Understanding the 5 Daily Prayers (Salat)
1. Fajr (Dawn)
The first prayer of the day, performed before sunrise. It is a highly emphasized prayer that establishes mindfulness for the day ahead.
2. Dhuhr (Midday)
Performed after the sun passes its zenith (the highest point in the sky). It breaks up the workday with spiritual reflection.
3. Asr (Afternoon)
The mid-afternoon prayer. In the USA, the timing of Asr can vary significantly based on the calculation method (Hanafi vs. Standard).
4. Maghrib (Sunset)
Performed immediately after the sun sets. During Ramadan, the Maghrib Adhan marks the time to break the daily fast (Iftar).
5. Isha (Night)
The final prayer of the day, performed when the twilight has completely disappeared and true night begins.
Why Do Prayer Calculation Methods Differ?
If you have ever used an app like IslamicFinder and noticed that your local Mosque's calendar differs by a few minutes, you are encountering a difference in calculation methods. Because the USA spans multiple latitudes and timezones, Islamic scholars use different astronomical models to define the exact angle of twilight for Fajr and Isha.
- ISNA (Islamic Society of North America): Uses 15 degrees for both Fajr and Isha. This is the standard for most US and Canadian mosques.
- MWL (Muslim World League): Uses 18 degrees for Fajr and 17 degrees for Isha. Common in Europe and parts of the East Coast.
- Umm Al-Qura (Makkah): Standardized in Saudi Arabia. Uses 18.5 degrees for Fajr and sets Isha exactly 90 minutes after Maghrib (120 minutes during Ramadan).