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Prayer times in Florence
Muslims living in Florence can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Florence is a city in the United States, in Alabama, with about 40,026 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Florence today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Florence prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Florence
Prayer times in Florence change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:12 AM and Maghrib at 8:07 PM, giving a day of 14 h 30 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:39 AM and Maghrib to 4:43 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 49 min. That is a difference of 4 h 40 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:45 AM | 6:55 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:12 AM | 5:38 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:40 PM | 8:07 PM | 9:33 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:30 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:39 AM | 6:54 AM | 11:49 AM | 2:25 PM | 4:43 PM | 5:59 PM |
Florence is in a different time zone from the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Florence is called about 17 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference depends on the 1,050 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in Florence
The Qibla in Florence is at 49.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,663 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 49.8°.
Fasting hours in Florence during Ramadan
Ramadan in Florence: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:23 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:27 PM, roughly 11 h 54 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 58 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Florence on the map
The coordinates of Florence are 34.7998° N and 87.6773° W. The closest places on our site are East Florence (3 km), Athens (64 km), and Decatur (67 km). Athens, the nearest administrative centre, is 64 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Alabama.
- Name
- Florence
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Alabama, United States
- Population
- 40,026
- Coordinates
- 34.79981, -87.67725
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 49.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,663 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Florence
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Florence is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:58 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:40 PM for the majority, 5:55 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Florence and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Florence
- East Florence3 km · north-east
- Athens64 km · east
- Decatur67 km · east
- Madison86 km · east
- Huntsville100 km · east
- Cullman103 km · south-east
- Columbia108 km · north-east
- Tupelo112 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Florence
What time is Fajr in Florence?
Fajr in Florence changes with the seasons: about 4:12 AM on 21 June and about 5:39 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Florence differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Florence is 1,050 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Florence is called about 17 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
How long is the fast in Florence during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 54 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Florence?
We use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method: Fajr at 15° and Isha when the sun is 15° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
What is the Qibla direction in Florence?
The Qibla in Florence is 49.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,663 km away.