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Prayer times in Dana Point
Residents of and visitors to Dana Point can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Dana Point is a city in the United States, in California, with about 34,181 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.
Today’s prayer times in Dana Point
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Dana Point
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Dana Point
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Dana Point on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:18 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 22 min, against only 9 h 56 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:01 PM and 9:27 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:49 AM and 12:58 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Dana Point and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:46 AM | 6:55 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:18 AM | 5:41 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:37 PM | 8:04 PM | 9:27 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:37 AM | 6:51 AM | 11:49 AM | 2:29 PM | 4:47 PM | 6:01 PM |
Dana Point 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 Dana Point comes about 17 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference comes from the 3,668 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in Dana Point
The Qibla in Dana Point is at 24.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,463 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 24.6°.
Ramadan timetable for Dana Point
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Dana Point is at about 5:22 AM and iftar at 5:29 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 57 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:51 AM and iftar to 5:54 PM, for a fast of 12 h 53 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Dana Point
Dana Point is located at 33.4670° N, 117.6981° W, in California, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Santa Ana, 35 km away. Nearby places include San Juan Capistrano (5 km), Laguna Niguel (6 km), and San Clemente (9 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Dana Point
- Type
- City
- Part of
- California, United States
- Population
- 34,181
- Coordinates
- 33.46697, -117.69811
- Time zone
- UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 24.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,463 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Dana Point
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Dana Point is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:58 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:37 PM for the majority, 5:53 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Dana Point (UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Dana Point
- San Juan Capistrano5 km · north-east
- Laguna Niguel6 km · north
- San Clemente9 km · south-east
- Aliso Viejo11 km · north
- Laguna Beach11 km · north-west
- Ladera Ranch13 km · north-east
- Mission Viejo15 km · north
- Laguna Woods16 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Dana Point
When is Maghrib in Dana Point?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:47 PM on 21 December and 8:04 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Dana Point differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Dana Point is 3,668 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Dana Point is called about 17 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
How long is the fast in Dana Point during Ramadan?
About 11 h 57 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 Dana Point?
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 Dana Point?
The Qibla in Dana Point is 24.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,463 km away.