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Prayer times in Newark
Looking for the adhan times in Newark? 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 Newark, Delaware. Every figure is computed for 39.6837° N, 75.7497° W, so the times reflect Newark itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Newark
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Newark
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Newark change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Newark on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:58 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 59 min, against only 9 h 22 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:03 PM and 10:11 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:01 PM and 1:10 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Newark and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:53 AM | 7:07 AM | 1:10 PM | 4:36 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:29 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:58 AM | 5:35 AM | 1:05 PM | 5:03 PM | 8:34 PM | 10:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:37 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:21 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:59 AM | 7:20 AM | 12:01 PM | 2:24 PM | 4:42 PM | 6:03 PM |
Compared with Washington D.C., Dhuhr in Newark comes roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes earlier than in the capital. Newark is 141 km from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Newark
The Qibla in Newark is at 57.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,493 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 57.4°.
Ramadan timetable for Newark
For those fasting in Newark, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:31 PM and imsak at 5:38 AM on the first day, 11 h 43 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:04 PM for a fast of 12 h 53 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Newark on the map
Newark lies at 39.6837° N, 75.7497° W, in Delaware, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Elkton, 11 km away. Close by you will find Bear (10 km), Elkton (11 km), and Wilmington (19 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Newark
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Delaware, United States
- Population
- 33,817
- Coordinates
- 39.68372, -75.74966
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 57.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,493 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Newark
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Newark comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:17 PM instead of 5:03 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:10 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Newark, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Newark
- Bear10 km · south-east
- Elkton11 km · south-west
- Wilmington19 km · east
- Middletown26 km · south
- West Chester33 km · north
- Chester38 km · north-east
- Aberdeen40 km · south-west
- Springfield46 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Newark
What is the Qibla direction in Newark?
The Qibla in Newark is 57.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,493 km away.
When is Fajr in Newark?
Fajr in Newark depends on the season: about 3:58 AM on 21 June and about 5:59 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Newark during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 43 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Newark?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:42 PM on 21 December and 8:34 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Newark?
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.