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Prayer times in Richmond
This page shows today’s prayer times in Richmond, California, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is commonly used in the United States.
Today’s prayer times in Richmond
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Richmond
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Richmond change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Richmond on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:15 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 48 min, against only 9 h 32 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:12 PM and 10:08 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:07 PM and 1:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Richmond and may differ by a minute 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 | 8:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:15 AM | 5:47 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:05 PM | 8:35 PM | 10:08 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:46 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:28 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:17 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:03 AM | 7:21 AM | 12:07 PM | 2:36 PM | 4:54 PM | 6:12 PM |
Richmond 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 Richmond comes roughly 1 minute later than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 3,908 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Richmond and distance to Makkah
From Richmond you face towards the north, at an angle of 18.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,157 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Richmond 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 Richmond during Ramadan
Fasting in Richmond, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:41 PM and imsak at 5:43 AM on the first day, 11 h 47 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 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 Richmond is located
The coordinates of Richmond are 37.9358° N and 122.3478° W. The nearest cities on our site are San Pablo (3 km), El Cerrito (4 km), and Pinole (9 km). Oakland, the nearest administrative centre, is 16 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around California.
- Name
- Richmond
- Type
- City
- Part of
- California, United States
- Population
- 109,708
- Coordinates
- 37.93576, -122.34775
- Time zone
- UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 18.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,157 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Richmond
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Richmond comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:20 PM instead of 5:05 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:17 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes 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 your mosque.
Prayer times near Richmond
- San Pablo3 km · north
- El Cerrito4 km · south-east
- Pinole9 km · north-east
- Berkeley10 km · south-east
- Hercules10 km · north-east
- Oakland16 km · south-east
- Orinda16 km · south-east
- San Rafael17 km · west
Prayer times in Richmond: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Richmond differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Richmond is 3,908 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Richmond is called roughly 1 minute later than in Washington D.C.
What is the Qibla direction in Richmond?
The Qibla in Richmond is 18.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,157 km away.
What time is Fajr in Richmond?
Fajr in Richmond depends on the season: about 4:15 AM on 21 June and about 6:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Richmond?
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 Richmond during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 47 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.