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Prayer times in Foster City
Muslims living in Foster City can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Foster City is a city in the United States, in California, with about 33,477 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location 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 Foster City
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Foster City
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Foster City by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Foster City on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:17 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 46 min, against only 9 h 34 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:12 PM and 10:05 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:07 PM and 1:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Foster City and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:01 AM | 7:13 AM | 1:17 PM | 4:43 PM | 7:21 PM | 8:33 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:17 AM | 5:48 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:04 PM | 8:34 PM | 10:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:46 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:02 AM | 7:20 AM | 12:07 PM | 2:37 PM | 4:54 PM | 6:12 PM |
Foster City does not use the same time zone as the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Foster City comes roughly 1 minute later than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 3,913 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Foster City
The Qibla in Foster City is at 19.0° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,194 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 19.0°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Foster City
Fasting in Foster City, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:41 PM and imsak at 5:43 AM on the first day, 11 h 48 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:11 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.
Where Foster City is located
Foster City is located at 37.5586° N, 122.2711° W, in California, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Redwood City, 9 km away. Nearby places include Belmont (4 km), San Mateo (5 km), and San Carlos (6 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Foster City
- Type
- City
- Part of
- California, United States
- Population
- 33,477
- Coordinates
- 37.55855, -122.27108
- Time zone
- UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 19.0° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,194 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Foster City
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Foster City takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:17 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:04 PM for the majority, 6:19 PM for the Hanafis. Select 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 Foster City (UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Foster City
- Belmont4 km · south
- San Mateo5 km · west
- San Carlos6 km · south
- Redwood City9 km · south
- Burlingame9 km · west
- Millbrae11 km · north-west
- Menlo Park14 km · south-east
- San Bruno15 km · north-west
Prayer times in Foster City: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Foster City 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.
When is Maghrib in Foster City?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:54 PM on 21 December and 8:34 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Foster City?
Fajr in Foster City changes with the seasons: about 4:17 AM on 21 June and about 6:02 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Foster City differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Foster City is 3,913 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Foster City comes about 1 minute later than in Washington D.C.
Which calculation method is used for Foster City?
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.