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Prayer times in Helena
This page shows today’s prayer times in Helena, Alabama, calculated 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 ready to 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.
Today’s prayer times in Helena
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Helena
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Helena by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Helena on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:15 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 22 min, against only 9 h 57 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:58 PM and 9:23 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:45 AM and 12:55 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Helena and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:43 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:22 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:07 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:15 AM | 5:38 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:33 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:33 AM | 6:47 AM | 11:45 AM | 2:26 PM | 4:44 PM | 5:58 PM |
Helena does not use the same time zone as the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Helena comes about 21 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 1,078 km that separate them.
Qibla in Helena and distance to Makkah
In Helena you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 50.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,711 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Helena and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Helena
Ramadan in Helena: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:18 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:26 PM, roughly 11 h 57 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 55 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Helena is located
The coordinates of Helena are 33.2962° N and 86.8436° W. The nearest cities on our site are Pelham (3 km), Alabaster (6 km), and Hoover (13 km). Birmingham, the nearest administrative centre, is 25 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Alabama.
- Name
- Helena
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Alabama, United States
- Population
- 18,264
- Coordinates
- 33.29622, -86.84360
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 50.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,711 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Helena
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Helena is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:55 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:33 PM for the majority, 5:49 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Helena
- Pelham3 km · east
- Alabaster6 km · south-east
- Hoover13 km · north
- Bessemer16 km · north-west
- Vestavia Hills18 km · north
- Homewood20 km · north
- Hueytown22 km · north-west
- Mountain Brook24 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Helena
How long is the fast in Helena during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Helena?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:44 PM on 21 December and 8:00 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Helena differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Helena is 1,078 km from Washington D.C., towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Helena is called about 21 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
When is Fajr in Helena?
Fajr in Helena changes with the seasons: about 4:15 AM on 21 June and about 5:33 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Helena?
The Qibla in Helena is 50.7° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,711 km away.