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Prayer times in Apache Junction
Residents of and visitors to Apache Junction can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Apache Junction is a city in the United States, in Arizona, with about 38,074 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Apache Junction
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Apache Junction
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Apache Junction change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Apache Junction move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:54 AM on 21 June and 6:12 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 19 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:22 PM and 7:39 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 22 min in the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 56 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:54 AM | 5:17 AM | 12:28 PM | 4:12 PM | 7:39 PM | 9:03 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:07 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:12 AM | 7:26 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:04 PM | 5:22 PM | 6:36 PM |
Apache Junction is in a different time zone from the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−7. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Apache Junction is called about 42 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference depends on the 3,139 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Apache Junction
From Apache Junction you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 30.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,204 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Apache Junction 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Apache Junction
Fasting in Apache Junction, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:04 PM and imsak at 5:57 AM on the first day, 11 h 57 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:29 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.
About Apache Junction
The coordinates of Apache Junction are 33.4151° N and 111.5496° W. The closest places on our site are Queen Creek (20 km), Gilbert (23 km), and San Tan Valley (25 km). Florence, the nearest administrative centre, is 45 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Arizona.
- Name
- Apache Junction
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Arizona, United States
- Population
- 38,074
- Coordinates
- 33.41505, -111.54958
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 30.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,204 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Apache Junction
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Apache Junction comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:28 PM instead of 4:12 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:34 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
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 the mosque.
Prayer times near Apache Junction
- Queen Creek20 km · south-west
- Gilbert23 km · west
- San Tan Valley25 km · south
- Mesa25 km · west
- Fountain Hills27 km · north-west
- Chandler30 km · south-west
- Tempe33 km · west
- Scottsdale34 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Apache Junction
What time is Fajr in Apache Junction?
Fajr in Apache Junction changes with the seasons: about 3:54 AM on 21 June and about 6:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Apache Junction?
The Qibla in Apache Junction is 30.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,204 km away.
When is Maghrib in Apache Junction?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:22 PM on 21 December and 7:39 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Apache Junction differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Apache Junction is 3,139 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Apache Junction comes about 42 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
How long is the fast in Apache Junction during Ramadan?
About 11 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.