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Prayer times in Gadsden
This page shows today’s prayer times in Gadsden, Alabama, calculated 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 use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is the usual reference in the United States.
Adhan times in Gadsden today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Gadsden prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Gadsden change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Gadsden on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:09 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 25 min, against only 9 h 53 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:53 PM and 9:23 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:42 AM and 12:51 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gadsden and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:39 AM | 6:48 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:19 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:09 AM | 5:33 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:31 PM | 7:59 PM | 9:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:24 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:31 AM | 6:45 AM | 11:42 AM | 2:21 PM | 4:39 PM | 5:53 PM |
Gadsden does not use the same time zone as the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Gadsden comes roughly 24 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference depends on the 968 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Gadsden
Qibla from Gadsden: 51.2° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 11,600 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Gadsden is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Gadsden
For those fasting in Gadsden, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:21 PM and imsak at 5:15 AM on the first day, 11 h 56 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:47 PM and the fast lasts 12 h 53 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Gadsden on the map
Gadsden is located at 34.0143° N, 86.0064° W, in Alabama, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Anniston, 43 km away. Close by you will find Albertville (34 km), Anniston (43 km), and Oxford (47 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Gadsden
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Alabama, United States
- Population
- 36,084
- Coordinates
- 34.01434, -86.00639
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 51.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,600 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gadsden
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Gadsden comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:47 PM instead of 4:31 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:51 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Gadsden, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Gadsden
- Albertville34 km · north-west
- Anniston43 km · south
- Oxford47 km · south
- Talladega65 km · south
- Dixiana67 km · south-west
- Trussville71 km · south-west
- Center Point75 km · south-west
- Cullman79 km · west
Prayer times in Gadsden: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Gadsden?
The Qibla in Gadsden is 51.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,600 km away.
Do prayer times in Gadsden differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Gadsden is 968 km from Washington D.C., towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Gadsden is called roughly 24 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
When is Maghrib in Gadsden?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:39 PM on 21 December and 7:59 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Gadsden?
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.
How long is the fast in Gadsden during Ramadan?
About 11 h 56 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.