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Prayer times in Washington
This page shows today’s prayer times in Washington, England, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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 United Kingdom.
Prayer times in Washington today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Washington prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Washington by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Washington move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 2:28 AM on 21 June and 6:11 AM on 21 December, a difference of 3 h 43 min, while Maghrib moves between 3:40 PM and 9:48 PM. Daylight peaks at 17 h 21 min in the summer solstice and drops to 7 h 11 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:05 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:19 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:28 AM | 4:27 AM | 1:08 PM | 5:38 PM | 9:48 PM | 11:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:48 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:12 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:11 AM | 8:28 AM | 12:04 PM | 1:26 PM | 3:40 PM | 5:50 PM |
Compared with London, Dhuhr in Washington is called roughly 6 minutes later than in London, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 27 minutes later than in the capital. Washington is 388 km away from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Washington
The Qibla in Washington is at 120.5° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,061 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 120.5°.
Fasting hours in Washington during Ramadan
Fasting in Washington, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 4:58 PM and imsak at 5:30 AM on the first day, 11 h 18 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:57 PM for a fast of 13 h 21 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United Kingdom.
About Washington
The coordinates of Washington are 54.9000° N and 1.5167° W. The closest places on our site are Chester-le-Street (6 km), Houghton-Le-Spring (7 km), and Hebburn (8 km). Sunderland, the nearest administrative centre, is 9 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around England.
- Name
- Washington
- Type
- City
- Part of
- England, United Kingdom
- Population
- 67,085
- Coordinates
- 54.90000, -1.51667
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+1 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 120.5° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,061 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Washington
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Washington comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:54 PM instead of 5:38 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:14 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes 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 keep your prayers on time in Washington and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Washington
- Chester-le-Street6 km · south-west
- Houghton-Le-Spring7 km · south-east
- Hebburn8 km · north
- Sunderland9 km · east
- Gateshead9 km · north-west
- Jarrow9 km · north
- Wallsend10 km · north
- Newcastle upon Tyne10 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Washington
What is the Qibla direction in Washington?
The Qibla in Washington is 120.5° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,061 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Washington?
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.
Do prayer times in Washington differ from London?
Yes. Washington is 388 km from London, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Washington comes about 6 minutes later than in London.
How long is the fast in Washington during Ramadan?
About 11 h 18 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 21 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Washington?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:40 PM on 21 December and 9:48 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.