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Prayer times in Nassau
This page shows today’s prayer times in Nassau, New Providence, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in the Bahamas.
Today’s prayer times in Nassau
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Nassau
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Nassau
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Nassau on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:51 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 42 min, against only 10 h 35 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:42 PM and 9:26 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:07 PM and 1:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nassau and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:57 AM | 7:14 AM | 1:17 PM | 4:43 PM | 7:21 PM | 8:32 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:20 AM | 1:11 PM | 4:33 PM | 8:02 PM | 9:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:42 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:28 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:28 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:05 PM | 5:25 PM | 6:42 PM |
Nassau is the capital of Bahamas, and the prayer times here often serve as the reference for the country. Keep in mind that cities further east pray earlier and cities further west later, so use the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in the Bahamas.
Finding the Qibla from Nassau
In Nassau you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 58.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,489 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Nassau and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Nassau
Fasting in Nassau, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:59 PM and imsak at 5:21 AM on the first day, 12 h 28 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:15 PM for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the Bahamas.
About Nassau
The coordinates of Nassau are 25.0582° N and 77.3431° W. The nearest cities on our site are Killarney (7 km), San Andros (71 km), and Spanish Wells Settlement (80 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across New Providence.
- Name
- Nassau
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- New Providence, Bahamas
- Population
- 227,940
- Coordinates
- 25.05823, -77.34306
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 58.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,489 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nassau
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Nassau comes roughly 81 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:54 PM instead of 4:33 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:17 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Nassau and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Nassau
- Killarney7 km · west
- San Andros71 km · west
- Spanish Wells Settlement80 km · north-east
- Upper Bogue81 km · north-east
- Bullocks Harbour93 km · north-west
- Mangrove Cay Settlement94 km · south
- Sandy Point107 km · north
- Governor's Harbour112 km · east
Prayer times in Nassau: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Nassau?
Fajr in Nassau changes with the seasons: about 4:51 AM on 21 June and about 5:28 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Nassau?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:25 PM on 21 December and 8:02 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Nassau?
The Qibla in Nassau is 58.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,489 km away.
How long is the fast in Nassau during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Nassau?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.