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Prayer times in Carson
Looking for the prayer times in Carson? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Carson, California. Every figure is computed for 33.8314° N, 118.2820° W, which means the times match Carson itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Carson
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Carson
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Carson by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Carson on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:19 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 24 min, against only 9 h 54 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:03 PM and 9:31 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:51 AM and 1:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Carson and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:48 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:28 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:19 AM | 5:43 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:40 PM | 8:07 PM | 9:31 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:33 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:12 PM | 6:49 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:40 AM | 6:54 AM | 11:51 AM | 2:30 PM | 4:48 PM | 6:03 PM |
Carson is in a different time zone from the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Carson comes roughly 15 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference depends on the 3,704 km that separate them.
Qibla in Carson and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Carson: 23.9° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 13,448 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Carson remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Carson during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Carson is around 5:24 AM and iftar at 5:31 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 56 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:53 AM and iftar to 5:56 PM, for a fast of 12 h 53 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Carson is located
The coordinates of Carson are 33.8314° N and 118.2820° W. The closest places on our site are West Carson (1 km), Lomita (5 km), and Torrance (5 km). Los Angeles, the nearest administrative centre, is 25 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around California.
- Name
- Carson
- Type
- City
- Part of
- California, United States
- Population
- 93,281
- Coordinates
- 33.83141, -118.28202
- Time zone
- UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 23.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,448 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Carson
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Carson takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:01 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:40 PM for the majority, 5:56 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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Prayer times near Carson
- West Carson1 km · south-west
- Lomita5 km · south-west
- Torrance5 km · west
- Gardena7 km · north
- Lawndale9 km · north-west
- Compton9 km · north-east
- Willowbrook10 km · north
- Redondo Beach10 km · west
Prayer times in Carson: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Carson?
The Qibla in Carson is 23.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,448 km away.
When is Maghrib in Carson?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:48 PM on 21 December and 8:07 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Carson 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 time is Fajr in Carson?
Fajr in Carson depends on the season: about 4:19 AM on 21 June and about 5:40 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Carson differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Carson is 3,704 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Carson comes roughly 15 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.