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Prayer times in Compton
Muslims living in Compton can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Compton is a city in the United States, in California, with about 98,462 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun 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 Compton today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Compton
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Compton change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Compton move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:18 AM on 21 June and 5:40 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 22 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:48 PM and 8:07 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 25 min in the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 54 min around 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 | 5:48 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:28 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:18 AM | 5:42 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 | 6:48 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:40 AM | 6:54 AM | 11:51 AM | 2:30 PM | 4:48 PM | 6:02 PM |
Compton does not use the same time zone as the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Compton is called about 15 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference depends on the 3,696 km that separate them.
Qibla in Compton and distance to Makkah
In Compton you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 23.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,439 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Compton 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 Compton during Ramadan
For those fasting in Compton, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:30 PM and imsak at 5:24 AM on the first day, 11 h 56 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:56 PM and the fast lasts 12 h 53 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Compton on the map
Compton is located at 33.8959° N, 118.2201° W, in California, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Los Angeles, 18 km away. Close by you will find Lynwood (4 km), Willowbrook (4 km), and Paramount (6 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
- Compton
- Type
- City
- Part of
- California, United States
- Population
- 98,462
- Coordinates
- 33.89585, -118.22007
- 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
- 13,439 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Compton
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Compton is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:00 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.
For the best results, 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 Compton (UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Compton
- Lynwood4 km · north
- Willowbrook4 km · north-west
- Paramount6 km · east
- South Gate7 km · north
- Cudahy8 km · north-east
- Gardena8 km · west
- Florence-Graham8 km · north
- Westmont9 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Compton
When is Fajr in Compton?
Fajr in Compton changes with the seasons: about 4:18 AM on 21 June and about 5:40 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Compton?
The Qibla in Compton is 23.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,439 km away.
How long is the fast in Compton during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 56 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Compton?
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.
Which calculation method is used for Compton?
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.