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Prayer times in La Palma
Muslims living in La Palma can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. La Palma is a city in the United States, in California, with about 15,904 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun 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 La Palma
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for La Palma
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in La Palma by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in La Palma on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:18 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 24 min, against only 9 h 54 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:02 PM and 9:30 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:50 AM and 1:00 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of La Palma and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:47 AM | 6:56 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:18 AM | 5:42 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:39 PM | 8:06 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:32 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:48 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:39 AM | 6:53 AM | 11:50 AM | 2:29 PM | 4:47 PM | 6:02 PM |
La Palma 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 La Palma comes roughly 16 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 3,683 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from La Palma
In La Palma you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 24.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,438 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of La Palma and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in La Palma during Ramadan
Ramadan in La Palma: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:23 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:30 PM, about 11 h 56 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 56 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About La Palma
La Palma is located at 33.8464° N, 118.0467° W, in California, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Orange, 19 km away. Close by you will find Cerritos (2 km), Cypress (3 km), and Artesia (4 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- La Palma
- Type
- City
- Part of
- California, United States
- Population
- 15,904
- Coordinates
- 33.84640, -118.04673
- Time zone
- UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 24.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,438 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in La Palma
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in La Palma comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:55 PM instead of 4:39 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:00 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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 La Palma (UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer), whatever your location.
Prayer times near La Palma
- Cerritos2 km · north-west
- Cypress3 km · south
- Artesia4 km · north-west
- Buena Park5 km · north-east
- Stanton7 km · south-east
- Norwalk7 km · north-west
- Bellflower8 km · north-west
- Lakewood8 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in La Palma
When is Maghrib in La Palma?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:47 PM on 21 December and 8:06 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in La Palma?
The Qibla in La Palma is 24.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,438 km away.
How long is the fast in La Palma during Ramadan?
About 11 h 56 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 La Palma?
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.
Do prayer times in La Palma differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. La Palma is 3,683 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in La Palma comes about 16 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.