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Prayer times in San Marcos
Looking for the prayer times in San Marcos? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for San Marcos, California. Every figure is computed for 33.1434° N, 117.1661° W, so the times reflect San Marcos itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in San Marcos today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for San Marcos
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in San Marcos
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in San Marcos on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:17 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 21 min, against only 9 h 58 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:59 PM and 9:24 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:47 AM and 12:56 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of San Marcos and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:45 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:17 AM | 5:40 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:34 PM | 8:01 PM | 9:24 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:29 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:34 AM | 6:48 AM | 11:47 AM | 2:28 PM | 4:46 PM | 5:59 PM |
San Marcos 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 San Marcos is called about 20 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference depends on the 3,636 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from San Marcos
Qibla from San Marcos: 25.2° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 13,475 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in San Marcos is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in San Marcos
Ramadan in San Marcos: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:19 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:27 PM, roughly 11 h 58 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 55 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where San Marcos is located
San Marcos lies at 33.1434° N, 117.1661° W, in California, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is San Diego, 48 km away. Close by you will find Escondido (8 km), Vista (10 km), and Encinitas (17 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- San Marcos
- Type
- City
- Part of
- California, United States
- Population
- 92,931
- Coordinates
- 33.14337, -117.16614
- Time zone
- UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 25.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,475 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in San Marcos
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in San Marcos comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:50 PM instead of 4:34 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:56 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of San Marcos (UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in San Marcos
What is the Qibla direction in San Marcos?
The Qibla in San Marcos is 25.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,475 km away.
Do prayer times in San Marcos differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. San Marcos is 3,636 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in San Marcos is called roughly 20 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
What time is Fajr in San Marcos?
Fajr in San Marcos changes with the seasons: about 4:17 AM on 21 June and about 5:34 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in San Marcos?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:46 PM on 21 December and 8:01 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in San Marcos during Ramadan?
About 11 h 58 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.