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Prayer times in Petaluma
This page shows today’s salah times in Petaluma, 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 the usual reference in the United States.
Prayer times in Petaluma today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Petaluma
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Petaluma
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Petaluma on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:14 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 50 min, compared with only 9 h 30 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:13 PM and 10:10 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:09 PM and 1:18 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Petaluma and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:02 AM | 7:14 AM | 1:18 PM | 4:44 PM | 7:22 PM | 8:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:14 AM | 5:48 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:07 PM | 8:37 PM | 10:10 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:46 AM | 6:59 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:29 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:04 AM | 7:24 AM | 12:09 PM | 2:36 PM | 4:54 PM | 6:13 PM |
Petaluma 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 Petaluma is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference depends on the 3,923 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Petaluma
The Qibla in Petaluma is at 18.5° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,134 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 18.5°.
Fasting hours in Petaluma during Ramadan
Fasting in Petaluma, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:41 PM and imsak at 5:45 AM on the first day, 11 h 46 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:12 PM for a fast of 12 h 53 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
About Petaluma
The coordinates of Petaluma are 38.2324° N and 122.6367° W. The closest places on our site are Rohnert Park (13 km), Novato (15 km), and Agua Caliente (16 km). Santa Rosa, the nearest administrative centre, is 24 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around California.
- Name
- Petaluma
- Type
- City
- Part of
- California, United States
- Population
- 60,438
- Coordinates
- 38.23242, -122.63665
- Time zone
- UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 18.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,134 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Petaluma
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Petaluma takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:18 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:07 PM for the majority, 6:22 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Petaluma and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Petaluma
- Rohnert Park13 km · north-west
- Novato15 km · south-east
- Agua Caliente16 km · north-east
- Santa Rosa24 km · north
- San Rafael30 km · south
- Napa31 km · east
- American Canyon33 km · east
- Vallejo36 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Petaluma
Which calculation method is used for Petaluma?
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 Maghrib in Petaluma?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:54 PM on 21 December and 8:37 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Petaluma?
The Qibla in Petaluma is 18.5° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,134 km away.
When is Fajr in Petaluma?
Fajr in Petaluma depends on the season: about 4:14 AM on 21 June and about 6:04 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Petaluma differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Petaluma is 3,923 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Petaluma is called about 2 minutes later than in Washington D.C.