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Prayer times in Sacramento
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sacramento, 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 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.
Prayer times in Sacramento today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Sacramento
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Sacramento
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Sacramento on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:08 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 52 min, against only 9 h 28 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:08 PM and 10:08 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:04 PM and 1:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sacramento and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:57 AM | 7:10 AM | 1:13 PM | 4:40 PM | 7:18 PM | 8:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:08 AM | 5:42 AM | 1:08 PM | 5:03 PM | 8:34 PM | 10:08 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:41 AM | 6:55 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:00 AM | 7:20 AM | 12:04 PM | 2:30 PM | 4:48 PM | 6:08 PM |
Sacramento 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 Sacramento comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 3,817 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Sacramento and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Sacramento: 19.6° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 13,064 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Sacramento is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Sacramento
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Sacramento is at about 5:40 AM and iftar at 5:36 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 46 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:04 AM and iftar to 6:07 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 53 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Sacramento is located
The coordinates of Sacramento are 38.5816° N and 121.4944° W. The closest places on our site are Arden-Arcade (10 km), Rosemont (12 km), and Florin (12 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across California.
- Name
- Sacramento
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- California, United States
- Population
- 524,943
- Coordinates
- 38.58157, -121.49440
- Time zone
- UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 19.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,064 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sacramento
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Sacramento comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:18 PM instead of 5:03 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:13 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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 Sacramento and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Sacramento
- Arden-Arcade10 km · east
- Rosemont12 km · east
- Florin12 km · south-east
- Rio Linda13 km · north
- Carmichael15 km · east
- North Highlands16 km · north-east
- Foothill Farms16 km · north-east
- Rancho Cordova17 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sacramento
What is the Qibla direction in Sacramento?
The Qibla in Sacramento is 19.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,064 km away.
Do prayer times in Sacramento differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Sacramento is 3,817 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Sacramento comes about 2 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
What time is Fajr in Sacramento?
Fajr in Sacramento changes with the seasons: about 4:08 AM on 21 June and about 6:00 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Sacramento?
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 Sacramento?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:48 PM on 21 December and 8:34 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.