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Prayer times in Anchorage
This page shows today’s prayer times in Anchorage, Alaska, 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 ready to 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 Anchorage
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Anchorage
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Anchorage by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Anchorage on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:11 AM, the longest day lasts 19 h 22 min, against only 5 h 27 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:11 PM and 12:52 AM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:58 PM and 2:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Anchorage and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:58 AM | 8:01 AM | 2:07 PM | 5:11 PM | 8:15 PM | 10:18 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:11 AM | 4:20 AM | 2:01 PM | 6:46 PM | 11:43 PM | 12:52 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:43 AM | 7:46 AM | 1:52 PM | 4:55 PM | 7:56 PM | 9:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:44 AM | 10:14 AM | 12:58 PM | 1:41 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:11 PM |
Anchorage is in a different time zone from the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−9, UTC−8 in summer. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Anchorage comes about 51 minutes later than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference comes from the 5,409 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Anchorage
The Qibla in Anchorage is at 350.9° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,785 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 350.9°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Anchorage
Ramadan in Anchorage: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:47 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:27 PM, roughly 10 h 30 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 10 min, longer by 160 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Anchorage
The coordinates of Anchorage are 61.2181° N and 149.9003° W. The nearest cities on our site are Eagle River (21 km), Badger (416 km), and Fairbanks (417 km). Fairbanks, the nearest administrative centre, is 417 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Alaska.
- Name
- Anchorage
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Alaska, United States
- Population
- 289,600
- Coordinates
- 61.21806, -149.90028
- Time zone
- UTC−9, UTC−8 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 350.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,785 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Anchorage
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Anchorage comes roughly 80 minutes later around the summer solstice (8:06 PM instead of 6:46 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 2:07 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page 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 the mosque.
Prayer times near Anchorage
- Eagle River21 km · north-east
- Badger416 km · north
- Fairbanks417 km · north
Prayer times in Anchorage: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Anchorage?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:41 PM on 21 December and 11:43 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Anchorage differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Anchorage is 5,409 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Anchorage comes roughly 51 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
When is Fajr in Anchorage?
Fajr in Anchorage depends on the season: about 3:11 AM on 21 June and about 7:44 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Anchorage?
The Qibla in Anchorage is 350.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,785 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Anchorage?
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.