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Prayer times in Americus
This page shows today’s prayer times in Americus, Georgia, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is the usual reference in the United States.
Salah times in Americus today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Americus
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Americus
It is useful to know how prayer times in Americus move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 5:10 AM on 21 June and 6:21 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 11 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:37 PM and 8:46 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 15 min around the summer solstice and falls to 10 h 03 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:34 AM | 7:41 AM | 1:44 PM | 5:12 PM | 7:48 PM | 8:56 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:31 AM | 1:39 PM | 5:19 PM | 8:46 PM | 10:08 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:18 AM | 7:26 AM | 1:29 PM | 4:56 PM | 7:32 PM | 8:40 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:21 AM | 7:33 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:18 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:49 PM |
Americus lies 999 km south-west of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Americus is called about 29 minutes later than in Washington D.C. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Americus.
Finding the Qibla from Americus
The Qibla in Americus is at 52.8° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,603 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 52.8°.
Ramadan timetable for Americus
Fasting in Americus, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:17 PM and imsak at 6:07 AM on the first day, 12 h of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:41 PM and the fast lasts 12 h 53 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Americus on the map
The coordinates of Americus are 32.0724° N and 84.2327° W. The nearest cities on our site are Albany (55 km), Perry (64 km), and Warner Robins (83 km). Albany, the nearest administrative centre, is 55 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Georgia.
- Name
- Americus
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Georgia, United States
- Population
- 16,028
- Coordinates
- 32.07239, -84.23269
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 52.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,603 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Americus
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Americus comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:36 PM instead of 5:19 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:44 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Americus in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Americus
- Albany55 km · south
- Perry64 km · north-east
- Warner Robins83 km · north-east
- Columbus83 km · north-west
- Phenix City85 km · north-west
- Tifton97 km · south-east
- Macon102 km · north-east
- Opelika125 km · north-west
Prayer times in Americus: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Americus?
Fajr in Americus depends on the season: about 5:10 AM on 21 June and about 6:21 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Americus?
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 Americus differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Americus is 999 km from Washington D.C., towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Americus is called about 29 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
What is the Qibla direction in Americus?
The Qibla in Americus is 52.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,603 km away.
How long is the fast in Americus during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.