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Prayer times in Golden
Looking for the prayer times in Golden? Below 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 Golden, Colorado. Every figure is computed for 39.7555° N, 105.2211° W, so the times reflect Golden itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Golden today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Golden
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Golden by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Golden on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:56 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 59 min, against only 9 h 21 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:01 PM and 10:09 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:59 AM and 1:08 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Golden and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:50 AM | 7:04 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:34 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:27 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:56 AM | 5:33 AM | 1:03 PM | 5:01 PM | 8:32 PM | 10:09 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:35 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:19 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:57 AM | 7:18 AM | 11:59 AM | 2:22 PM | 4:40 PM | 6:01 PM |
Golden does not use the same time zone as the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−7, UTC−6 in summer. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Golden comes roughly 7 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference depends on the 2,416 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Golden
The Qibla in Golden is at 34.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,306 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 34.8°.
Fasting hours in Golden during Ramadan
Ramadan in Golden: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:36 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:29 PM, roughly 11 h 43 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 70 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Golden is located
Golden is located at 39.7555° N, 105.2211° W, in Colorado, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Denver, 20 km away. Nearby places include Wheat Ridge (12 km), Arvada (13 km), and Lakewood (13 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Golden
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Colorado, United States
- Population
- 20,330
- Coordinates
- 39.75554, -105.22110
- Time zone
- UTC−7, UTC−6 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 34.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,306 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Golden
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Golden is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:08 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:01 PM for the majority, 6:15 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Golden in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Golden
- Wheat Ridge12 km · east
- Arvada13 km · north-east
- Lakewood13 km · south-east
- Dakota Ridge17 km · south-east
- Westminster18 km · north-east
- Denver20 km · east
- Broomfield22 km · north-east
- Ken Caryl22 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Golden
How long is the fast in Golden during Ramadan?
About 11 h 43 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Golden?
The Qibla in Golden is 34.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,306 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Golden?
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.
Do prayer times in Golden differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Golden is 2,416 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Golden comes about 7 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
When is Fajr in Golden?
Fajr in Golden depends on the season: about 3:56 AM on 21 June and about 5:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.