City · Arizona
Prayer times in Payson
Residents of and visitors to Payson can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Payson is a city in the United States, in Arizona, with about 15,345 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Payson
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Payson
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Payson
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Payson on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:49 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 27 min, compared with only 9 h 52 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:34 PM and 9:05 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:18 PM and 12:33 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Payson and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:33 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:49 AM | 5:14 AM | 12:27 PM | 4:13 PM | 7:40 PM | 9:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:13 AM | 7:27 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:02 PM | 5:19 PM | 6:34 PM |
Payson is in a different time zone from the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−7. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Payson comes about 43 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 3,087 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Payson
The Qibla in Payson is at 30.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,115 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 30.6°.
Fasting hours in Payson during Ramadan
Ramadan in Payson: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:57 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:02 PM, roughly 11 h 56 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 57 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Payson
Payson lies at 34.2309° N, 111.3251° W, in Arizona, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Prescott, 110 km away. Close by you will find Fountain Hills (78 km), Apache Junction (93 km), and Scottsdale (96 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Payson
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Arizona, United States
- Population
- 15,345
- Coordinates
- 34.23087, -111.32514
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 30.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,115 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Payson
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Payson is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:33 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:13 PM for the majority, 5:29 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Payson (UTC−7), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Payson
- Fountain Hills78 km · south-west
- Apache Junction93 km · south
- Scottsdale96 km · south-west
- Prescott Valley100 km · north-west
- Mesa101 km · south-west
- Tempe106 km · south-west
- Gilbert107 km · south-west
- Tempe Junction107 km · south-west
Prayer times in Payson: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Payson differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Payson is 3,087 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Payson comes roughly 43 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
What time is Fajr in Payson?
Fajr in Payson depends on the season: about 3:49 AM on 21 June and about 6:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Payson 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Payson?
The Qibla in Payson is 30.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,115 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Payson?
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.