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Prayer times in Sarasota
Looking for the prayer times in Sarasota? 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 Sarasota, Florida. Every figure is computed for 27.3364° N, 82.5307° W, which means the times match Sarasota itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Sarasota today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Sarasota
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sarasota change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Sarasota on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:21 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 52 min, compared with only 10 h 25 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:50 PM and 9:43 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:28 PM and 1:38 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sarasota and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:30 AM | 7:34 AM | 1:38 PM | 5:04 PM | 7:41 PM | 8:45 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:36 AM | 1:32 PM | 5:00 PM | 8:28 PM | 9:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:15 AM | 7:19 AM | 1:22 PM | 4:49 PM | 7:26 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:07 AM | 7:16 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:22 PM | 5:41 PM | 6:50 PM |
Sarasota lies 1,383 km south-west of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Sarasota is called roughly 22 minutes later than in Washington D.C. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Sarasota.
Finding the Qibla from Sarasota
Qibla direction for Sarasota: 54.9° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 11,781 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Sarasota remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Sarasota
For those fasting in Sarasota, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:17 PM and imsak at 5:57 AM on the first day, 12 h 10 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:35 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.
About Sarasota
The coordinates of Sarasota are 27.3364° N and 82.5307° W. The closest places on our site are Bayshore Gardens (12 km), South Bradenton (15 km), and Bradenton (19 km). Bradenton, the nearest administrative centre, is 19 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Florida.
- Name
- Sarasota
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Florida, United States
- Population
- 55,118
- Coordinates
- 27.33643, -82.53065
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 54.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,781 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sarasota
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sarasota is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:38 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 79 minutes around 21 June: 5:00 PM for the majority, 6:20 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Sarasota and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Sarasota
- Bayshore Gardens12 km · north-west
- South Bradenton15 km · north
- Bradenton19 km · north
- Venice27 km · south
- North Port44 km · south-east
- Ruskin44 km · north
- Sun City Center46 km · north-east
- St. Petersburg50 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sarasota
What is the Qibla direction in Sarasota?
The Qibla in Sarasota is 54.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,781 km away.
How long is the fast in Sarasota during Ramadan?
About 12 h 10 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Sarasota differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Sarasota is 1,383 km from Washington D.C., towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Sarasota is called about 22 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
When is Maghrib in Sarasota?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:41 PM on 21 December and 8:28 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Sarasota?
Fajr in Sarasota changes with the seasons: about 5:21 AM on 21 June and about 6:07 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.