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Prayer times in Monrovia
This page shows today’s salah times in Monrovia, California, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is commonly used in the United States.
Today’s prayer times in Monrovia
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monrovia prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Monrovia change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Monrovia on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:16 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 26 min, against only 9 h 53 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:01 PM and 9:32 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:50 AM and 12:59 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Monrovia and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:47 AM | 6:56 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:16 AM | 5:41 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:39 PM | 8:07 PM | 9:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:32 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:47 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:39 AM | 6:54 AM | 11:50 AM | 2:28 PM | 4:46 PM | 6:01 PM |
Monrovia 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 Monrovia is called about 16 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference comes from the 3,667 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Monrovia and distance to Makkah
In Monrovia you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 24.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,405 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Monrovia 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Monrovia
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Monrovia is at about 5:23 AM and iftar at 5:29 PM, for a fast of 11 h 56 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:52 AM and iftar to 5:55 PM, for a fast of 12 h 53 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Monrovia
Monrovia lies at 34.1481° N, 117.9990° W, in California, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Los Angeles, 25 km away. Close by you will find Duarte (2 km), Arcadia (3 km), and Temple City (7 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Monrovia
- Type
- City
- Part of
- California, United States
- Population
- 37,463
- Coordinates
- 34.14806, -117.99895
- 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
- 13,405 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Monrovia
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Monrovia takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:59 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:39 PM for the majority, 5:55 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Monrovia in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Monrovia
- Duarte2 km · south-east
- Arcadia3 km · west
- Temple City7 km · south-west
- Baldwin Park8 km · south-east
- Azusa9 km · east
- El Monte9 km · south
- Rosemead10 km · south-west
- West Covina10 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Monrovia
What is the Qibla direction in Monrovia?
The Qibla in Monrovia is 24.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,405 km away.
When is Fajr in Monrovia?
Fajr in Monrovia changes with the seasons: about 4:16 AM on 21 June and about 5:39 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Monrovia differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Monrovia is 3,667 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Monrovia is called about 16 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
How long is the fast in Monrovia 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 Monrovia?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:46 PM on 21 December and 8:07 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.