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Prayer times in Tuscaloosa
This page shows today’s prayer times in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 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 Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is commonly used in the United States.
Today’s prayer times in Tuscaloosa
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Tuscaloosa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Tuscaloosa by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Tuscaloosa on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:19 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 21 min, compared with only 9 h 57 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:01 PM and 9:26 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:48 AM and 12:58 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Tuscaloosa and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:46 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:19 AM | 5:42 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:35 PM | 8:03 PM | 9:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:36 AM | 6:50 AM | 11:48 AM | 2:29 PM | 4:47 PM | 6:01 PM |
Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa is called about 18 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,137 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Tuscaloosa and distance to Makkah
In Tuscaloosa you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 50.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,769 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Tuscaloosa 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.
Ramadan timetable for Tuscaloosa
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Tuscaloosa is around 5:21 AM and iftar at 5:29 PM, for a fast of 11 h 58 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:51 AM and iftar to 5:53 PM, for a fast of 12 h 53 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Tuscaloosa is located
The coordinates of Tuscaloosa are 33.2098° N and 87.5692° W. The closest places on our site are Northport (2 km), Hueytown (60 km), and Bessemer (61 km). Birmingham, the nearest administrative centre, is 79 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Alabama.
- Name
- Tuscaloosa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Alabama, United States
- Population
- 111,338
- Coordinates
- 33.20984, -87.56917
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 50.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,769 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Tuscaloosa
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Tuscaloosa is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:58 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:35 PM for the majority, 5:52 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Tuscaloosa in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Tuscaloosa
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Tuscaloosa
What is the Qibla direction in Tuscaloosa?
The Qibla in Tuscaloosa is 50.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,769 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Tuscaloosa?
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.
Do prayer times in Tuscaloosa differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Tuscaloosa is 1,137 km from Washington D.C., towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Tuscaloosa is called about 18 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
When is Fajr in Tuscaloosa?
Fajr in Tuscaloosa changes with the seasons: about 4:19 AM on 21 June and about 5:36 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Tuscaloosa during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 58 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.