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Prayer times in Albany
Looking for the prayer times in Albany? On this page 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 Albany, Georgia. Every figure is computed for 31.5785° N, 84.1557° W, so the times reflect Albany itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Albany today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Albany
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Albany change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Albany on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:12 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 13 min, compared with only 10 h 05 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:50 PM and 10:05 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:35 PM and 1:44 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Albany and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:34 AM | 7:41 AM | 1:44 PM | 5:11 PM | 7:48 PM | 8:55 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:32 AM | 1:38 PM | 5:18 PM | 8:45 PM | 10:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:19 AM | 7:25 AM | 1:29 PM | 4:56 PM | 7:32 PM | 8:39 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:20 AM | 7:32 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:19 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:50 PM |
Albany is located 1,038 km south-west of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Albany comes about 28 minutes later than in Washington D.C. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Albany.
Finding the Qibla from Albany
Qibla from Albany: 52.9° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 11,631 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Albany is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Albany during Ramadan
Ramadan in Albany: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:06 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:17 PM, about 12 h 01 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 51 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Albany
Albany lies at 31.5785° N, 84.1557° W, in Georgia, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Americus, 55 km away. Close by you will find Americus (55 km), Tifton (63 km), and Thomasville (84 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Albany
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Georgia, United States
- Population
- 74,843
- Coordinates
- 31.57851, -84.15574
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 52.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,631 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Albany
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Albany comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:35 PM instead of 5:18 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:44 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Albany
- Americus55 km · north
- Tifton63 km · east
- Thomasville84 km · south
- Perry106 km · north
- Valdosta117 km · south-east
- Dothan124 km · west
- Columbus126 km · north-west
- Warner Robins126 km · north-east
Prayer times in Albany: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Albany during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Albany?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:37 PM on 21 December and 8:45 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Albany?
Fajr in Albany changes with the seasons: about 5:12 AM on 21 June and about 6:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Albany?
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 Albany differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Albany is 1,038 km from Washington D.C., towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Albany comes roughly 28 minutes later than in Washington D.C.