City · California
Prayer times in Benicia
Muslims living in Benicia can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Benicia is a city in the United States, in California, with about 28,167 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Benicia today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Benicia prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Benicia by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Benicia on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:14 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 49 min, against only 9 h 31 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:11 PM and 10:07 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:07 PM and 1:16 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Benicia and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:00 AM | 7:12 AM | 1:16 PM | 4:42 PM | 7:21 PM | 8:33 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:14 AM | 5:46 AM | 1:10 PM | 5:05 PM | 8:35 PM | 10:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:45 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:17 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:02 AM | 7:21 AM | 12:07 PM | 2:35 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:11 PM |
Benicia is in a different time zone from the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Benicia practically coincides with Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 3,888 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Benicia
Qibla from Benicia: 19.1° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 13,139 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Benicia remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Benicia during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Benicia is around 5:43 AM and iftar at 5:40 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 47 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:07 AM and iftar to 6:10 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 53 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Benicia on the map
The coordinates of Benicia are 38.0494° N and 122.1586° W. The closest places on our site are Martinez (4 km), Vallejo (11 km), and Hercules (12 km). Martinez, the nearest administrative centre, is 4 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across California.
- Name
- Benicia
- Type
- City
- Part of
- California, United States
- Population
- 28,167
- Coordinates
- 38.04937, -122.15858
- Time zone
- UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 19.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,139 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Benicia
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Benicia takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:16 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:05 PM for the majority, 6:20 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Benicia 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 Benicia
- Martinez4 km · south-east
- Vallejo11 km · north-west
- Hercules12 km · west
- Pinole13 km · west
- Concord14 km · south-east
- Pleasant Hill14 km · south-east
- American Canyon17 km · north-west
- Bay Point17 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Benicia
What time is Fajr in Benicia?
Fajr in Benicia changes with the seasons: about 4:14 AM on 21 June and about 6:02 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Benicia?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:52 PM on 21 December and 8:35 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Benicia during Ramadan?
About 11 h 47 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Benicia?
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.
Do prayer times in Benicia differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Benicia is 3,888 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Benicia practically coincides with Washington D.C.