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Prayer times in Atwater
This page shows today’s prayer times in Atwater, California, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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.
Adhan times in Atwater today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Atwater
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Atwater
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Atwater on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:11 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 44 min, against only 9 h 35 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:06 PM and 9:57 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:01 PM and 1:10 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Atwater and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:54 AM | 7:06 AM | 1:10 PM | 4:36 PM | 7:14 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:11 AM | 5:42 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:57 PM | 8:26 PM | 9:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:39 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:21 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:55 AM | 7:13 AM | 12:01 PM | 2:30 PM | 4:48 PM | 6:06 PM |
Atwater does not use the same time zone as the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Atwater comes about 6 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 3,779 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Atwater
In Atwater you face towards the north, at an angle of 20.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,166 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Atwater 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.
Fasting hours in Atwater during Ramadan
Fasting in Atwater, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:35 PM and imsak at 5:36 AM on the first day, 11 h 49 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:04 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 Atwater
The coordinates of Atwater are 37.3477° N and 120.6091° W. The nearest cities on our site are Merced (12 km), Turlock (27 km), and Los Banos (39 km). Merced, the nearest administrative centre, is 12 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across California.
- Name
- Atwater
- Type
- City
- Part of
- California, United States
- Population
- 29,237
- Coordinates
- 37.34772, -120.60908
- Time zone
- UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 20.8° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,166 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Atwater
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Atwater comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:12 PM instead of 4:57 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:10 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Atwater (UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer), wherever you are.
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Prayer times in Atwater: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Atwater?
Fajr in Atwater changes with the seasons: about 4:11 AM on 21 June and about 5:55 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Atwater during Ramadan?
About 11 h 49 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Atwater differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Atwater is 3,779 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Atwater is called roughly 6 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
Which calculation method is used for Atwater?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Atwater?
The Qibla in Atwater is 20.8° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,166 km away.