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Prayer times in Benton
This page shows today’s salah times in Benton, Arkansas, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is commonly used in the United States.
Today’s prayer times in Benton
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Benton prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Benton by season
Prayer times in Benton change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:33 AM and Maghrib at 8:26 PM, giving a day of 14 h 28 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:58 AM and Maghrib to 5:04 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 50 min. That is a difference of 4 h 38 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:05 AM | 7:14 AM | 1:18 PM | 4:45 PM | 7:22 PM | 8:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:33 AM | 5:58 AM | 1:12 PM | 4:59 PM | 8:26 PM | 9:52 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:50 AM | 6:59 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:29 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:58 AM | 7:13 AM | 12:08 PM | 2:46 PM | 5:04 PM | 6:19 PM |
Benton is in a different time zone from the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Benton comes about 2 minutes later than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 1,465 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Benton
The Qibla in Benton is at 46.3° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,015 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 46.3°.
Ramadan timetable for Benton
For those fasting in Benton, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:47 PM and imsak at 5:42 AM on the first day, 11 h 55 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:13 PM for a fast of 12 h 53 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Where Benton is located
The coordinates of Benton are 34.5645° N and 92.5868° W. The nearest cities on our site are Bryant (10 km), Little Rock (34 km), and North Little Rock (37 km). Little Rock, the nearest administrative centre, is 34 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Arkansas.
- Name
- Benton
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Arkansas, United States
- Population
- 34,177
- Coordinates
- 34.56454, -92.58683
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 46.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,015 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Benton
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Benton takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:18 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:59 PM for the majority, 6:14 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Benton and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Benton
- Bryant10 km · east
- Little Rock34 km · north-east
- North Little Rock37 km · north-east
- Maumelle38 km · north-east
- Sherwood43 km · north-east
- Hot Springs43 km · west
- Jacksonville55 km · north-east
- Conway60 km · north
Prayer times in Benton: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Benton during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 55 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Benton?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:04 PM on 21 December and 8:26 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Benton?
Fajr in Benton depends on the season: about 4:33 AM on 21 June and about 5:58 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Benton?
The Qibla in Benton is 46.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,015 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Benton?
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.