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Prayer times in Eureka
This page shows today’s prayer times in Eureka, California, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is the usual reference in the United States.
Prayer times in Eureka today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Eureka
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Eureka
Prayer times in Eureka change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:05 AM and Maghrib at 8:52 PM, giving a day of 15 h 06 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:15 AM and Maghrib to 4:52 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 15 min. The difference 5 h 52 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:05 AM | 7:20 AM | 1:24 PM | 4:49 PM | 7:29 PM | 8:44 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:05 AM | 5:45 AM | 1:19 PM | 5:19 PM | 8:52 PM | 10:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:50 AM | 7:05 AM | 1:09 PM | 4:34 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:28 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:15 AM | 7:37 AM | 12:15 PM | 2:35 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:15 PM |
Eureka 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 Eureka comes about 8 minutes later than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference depends on the 3,980 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Eureka
Qibla direction for Eureka: 16.6° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 12,901 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Eureka is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Eureka during Ramadan
Fasting in Eureka, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:43 PM and imsak at 5:52 AM on the first day, 11 h 40 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:17 PM for a fast of 12 h 54 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Eureka on the map
The coordinates of Eureka are 40.8021° N and 124.1637° W. The closest places on our site are Bayside (10 km), Arcata (10 km), and McKinleyville (17 km). Redding, the nearest administrative centre, is 151 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around California.
- Name
- Eureka
- Type
- City
- Part of
- California, United States
- Population
- 27,017
- Coordinates
- 40.80207, -124.16367
- Time zone
- UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 16.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,901 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Eureka
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Eureka comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:33 PM instead of 5:19 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:24 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Eureka in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Eureka
- Bayside10 km · north-east
- Arcata10 km · north-east
- McKinleyville17 km · north
- Redding151 km · east
- Grants Pass195 km · north
- Ashland197 km · north-east
- Medford201 km · north-east
- Ukiah201 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Eureka
Do prayer times in Eureka differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Eureka is 3,980 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Eureka is called about 8 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
What is the Qibla direction in Eureka?
The Qibla in Eureka is 16.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,901 km away.
How long is the fast in Eureka during Ramadan?
About 11 h 40 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 54 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Eureka?
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.
When is Fajr in Eureka?
Fajr in Eureka depends on the season: about 4:05 AM on 21 June and about 6:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.