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Prayer times in Shelton
This page shows today’s salah times in Shelton, Connecticut, 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 the usual reference in the United States.
Today’s prayer times in Shelton
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Shelton
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Shelton
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Shelton on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:37 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 10 min, against only 9 h 11 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:49 PM and 10:11 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:50 AM and 1:00 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shelton and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:40 AM | 6:56 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:37 AM | 5:19 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:56 PM | 8:29 PM | 10:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:24 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:52 AM | 7:15 AM | 11:50 AM | 2:09 PM | 4:26 PM | 5:49 PM |
Compared with Washington D.C., Dhuhr in Shelton is called about 16 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 8 minutes earlier than in the capital. Shelton is 430 km away from the capital, towards the north-east. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Shelton and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Shelton is at 59.1° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,206 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 59.1°.
Fasting hours in Shelton during Ramadan
Ramadan in Shelton: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:29 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:17 PM, roughly 11 h 39 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 75 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Shelton
Shelton lies at 41.3165° N, 73.0932° W, in Connecticut, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Hartford, 60 km away. Nearby places include Ansonia (4 km), Seymour (9 km), and City of Milford (balance) (11 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Shelton
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Connecticut, United States
- Population
- 41,296
- Coordinates
- 41.31649, -73.09316
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 59.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,206 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Shelton
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Shelton comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:10 PM instead of 4:56 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:00 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Shelton (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Shelton
- Ansonia4 km · north
- Seymour9 km · north
- City of Milford (balance)11 km · south
- Milford11 km · south
- Trumbull12 km · south-west
- West Haven13 km · south-east
- New Haven14 km · east
- Stratford15 km · south
Prayer times in Shelton: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Shelton?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:26 PM on 21 December and 8:29 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Shelton?
The Qibla in Shelton is 59.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,206 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Shelton?
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 Shelton during Ramadan?
About 11 h 39 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Shelton differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Shelton is 430 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Shelton is called about 16 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.