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Prayer times in Salinas
Looking for the prayer times in Salinas? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Salinas, California. Every figure is computed for 36.6777° N, 121.6555° W, which means the times match Salinas itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Salinas today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Salinas prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Salinas change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Salinas on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:19 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 40 min, compared with only 9 h 39 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:11 PM and 9:58 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:05 PM and 1:14 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Salinas and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:59 AM | 7:10 AM | 1:14 PM | 4:41 PM | 7:18 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:19 AM | 5:48 AM | 1:08 PM | 5:00 PM | 8:29 PM | 9:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:44 AM | 6:55 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:58 AM | 7:15 AM | 12:05 PM | 2:36 PM | 4:54 PM | 6:11 PM |
Salinas 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 Salinas comes about 2 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference comes from the 3,890 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Salinas
The Qibla in Salinas is at 19.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,268 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 19.8°.
Ramadan timetable for Salinas
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Salinas is at about 5:40 AM and iftar at 5:40 PM, for a fast of 11 h 50 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:06 AM and iftar to 6:09 PM, for a fast of 12 h 53 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Salinas is located
Salinas lies at 36.6777° N, 121.6555° W, in California, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Hollister, 30 km away. Nearby places include Prunedale (11 km), Marina (13 km), and Seaside (19 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Salinas
- Type
- City
- Part of
- California, United States
- Population
- 157,380
- Coordinates
- 36.67774, -121.65550
- Time zone
- UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 19.8° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,268 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Salinas
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Salinas comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:15 PM instead of 5:00 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:14 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Salinas and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Salinas
- Prunedale11 km · north
- Marina13 km · west
- Seaside19 km · south-west
- Monterey23 km · west
- Pacific Grove24 km · west
- Watsonville27 km · north
- Hollister30 km · north-east
- Gilroy37 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Salinas
Do prayer times in Salinas differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Salinas is 3,890 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Salinas comes about 2 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
Which calculation method is used for Salinas?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Salinas?
The Qibla in Salinas is 19.8° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,268 km away.
When is Maghrib in Salinas?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:54 PM on 21 December and 8:29 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Salinas?
Fajr in Salinas changes with the seasons: about 4:19 AM on 21 June and about 5:58 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.