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Prayer times in West Memphis
This page shows today’s prayer times in West Memphis, Arkansas, calculated 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 the usual reference in the United States.
Prayer times in West Memphis today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for West Memphis
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in West Memphis change through the year
Prayer times in West Memphis vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:20 AM and Maghrib at 8:18 PM, giving a day of 14 h 32 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:50 AM and Maghrib to 4:53 PM, and the day is just 9 h 47 min. That is a difference of 4 h 44 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:55 AM | 7:05 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:35 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:20 AM | 5:47 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:50 PM | 8:18 PM | 9:45 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:40 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:50 AM | 7:05 AM | 11:59 AM | 2:35 PM | 4:53 PM | 6:08 PM |
West Memphis 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 West Memphis is called about 7 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,238 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from West Memphis
From West Memphis you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 47.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,810 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of West Memphis 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 West Memphis
For those fasting in West Memphis, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:36 PM and imsak at 5:33 AM on the first day, 11 h 53 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:03 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.
About West Memphis
The coordinates of West Memphis are 35.1465° N and 90.1845° W. The closest places on our site are Memphis (12 km), Southaven (23 km), and Horn Lake (25 km). Memphis, the nearest administrative centre, is 12 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Arkansas.
- Name
- West Memphis
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Arkansas, United States
- Population
- 25,052
- Coordinates
- 35.14648, -90.18454
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 47.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,810 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in West Memphis
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in West Memphis comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:06 PM instead of 4:50 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:08 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in West Memphis and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near West Memphis
- Memphis12 km · east
- Southaven23 km · south-east
- Horn Lake25 km · south-east
- Bartlett29 km · east
- Ellendale34 km · east
- Germantown35 km · east
- Cordova37 km · east
- Olive Branch38 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in West Memphis
When is Maghrib in West Memphis?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:53 PM on 21 December and 8:18 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in West Memphis?
The Qibla in West Memphis is 47.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,810 km away.
Which calculation method is used for West Memphis?
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.
When is Fajr in West Memphis?
Fajr in West Memphis depends on the season: about 4:20 AM on 21 June and about 5:50 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in West Memphis differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. West Memphis is 1,238 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in West Memphis is called roughly 7 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.