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Prayer times in Castro Valley
This page shows today’s prayer times in Castro Valley, California, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is commonly used in the United States.
Namaz times in Castro Valley today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Castro Valley
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Castro Valley change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Castro Valley move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:15 AM on 21 June and 6:01 AM on 21 December, a shift of 1 h 46 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:53 PM and 8:33 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 46 min around the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 33 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:00 AM | 7:12 AM | 1:16 PM | 4:42 PM | 7:20 PM | 8:32 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:15 AM | 5:47 AM | 1:10 PM | 5:04 PM | 8:33 PM | 10:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:45 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:01 AM | 7:20 AM | 12:06 PM | 2:35 PM | 4:53 PM | 6:12 PM |
Castro Valley 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 Castro Valley comes at almost exactly the same time as Washington D.C., but the real solar difference depends on the 3,893 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Castro Valley
In Castro Valley you face towards the north, at an angle of 19.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,175 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Castro Valley 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 Castro Valley during Ramadan
Ramadan in Castro Valley: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:42 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:40 PM, about 11 h 48 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 65 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Castro Valley is located
Castro Valley is located at 37.6941° N, 122.0864° W, in California, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Oakland, 20 km away. Close by you will find Ashland (2 km), Hayward (3 km), and San Lorenzo (5 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Castro Valley
- Type
- City
- Part of
- California, United States
- Population
- 61,388
- Coordinates
- 37.69410, -122.08635
- Time zone
- UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 19.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,175 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Castro Valley
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Castro Valley takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:16 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:04 PM for the majority, 6:19 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Castro Valley in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Castro Valley
- Ashland2 km · west
- Hayward3 km · south
- San Lorenzo5 km · south-west
- San Leandro7 km · north-west
- Union City12 km · south-east
- Dublin13 km · east
- San Ramon13 km · north-east
- Danville16 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Castro Valley
How long is the fast in Castro Valley during Ramadan?
About 11 h 48 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 Castro Valley?
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 time is Fajr in Castro Valley?
Fajr in Castro Valley changes with the seasons: about 4:15 AM on 21 June and about 6:01 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Castro Valley?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:53 PM on 21 December and 8:33 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Castro Valley differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Castro Valley is 3,893 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Castro Valley practically coincides with Washington D.C.