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Prayer times in Newark
This page shows today’s prayer times in Newark, California, calculated 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is the usual reference in the United States.
Today’s prayer times in Newark
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Newark prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Newark change through the year
Prayer times in Newark change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:16 AM and Maghrib at 8:33 PM, for a day of 14 h 45 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:01 AM and Maghrib to 4:53 PM, and the day is just 9 h 34 min. That is a difference of 5 h 11 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:00 AM | 7:12 AM | 1:16 PM | 4:42 PM | 7:20 PM | 8:32 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:16 AM | 5:47 AM | 1:10 PM | 5:03 PM | 8:33 PM | 10:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:45 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:01 AM | 7:19 AM | 12:06 PM | 2:36 PM | 4:53 PM | 6:12 PM |
Newark 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 Newark comes at almost exactly the same time as Washington D.C., but the real solar difference comes from the 3,895 km that separate them.
Qibla in Newark and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Newark is at 19.3° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,191 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 19.3°.
Ramadan timetable for Newark
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Newark is at about 5:42 AM and iftar at 5:40 PM, for a fast of 11 h 48 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:07 AM and iftar to 6:10 PM, for a fast of 12 h 53 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Newark on the map
Newark lies at 37.5297° N, 122.0402° W, in California, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Redwood City, 18 km away. Close by you will find Fremont (5 km), Union City (8 km), and East Palo Alto (11 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Newark
- Type
- City
- Part of
- California, United States
- Population
- 45,336
- Coordinates
- 37.52966, -122.04024
- Time zone
- UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 19.3° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,191 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Newark
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Newark comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:18 PM instead of 5:03 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:16 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Newark
- Fremont5 km · north-east
- Union City8 km · north
- East Palo Alto11 km · south-west
- Palo Alto13 km · south-west
- Menlo Park15 km · south-west
- Hayward16 km · north
- Milpitas16 km · south-east
- Mountain View16 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Newark
Do prayer times in Newark differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Newark is 3,895 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Newark practically coincides with Washington D.C.
What is the Qibla direction in Newark?
The Qibla in Newark is 19.3° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,191 km away.
When is Maghrib in Newark?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:53 PM on 21 December and 8:33 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Newark?
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.
How long is the fast in Newark 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.