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Prayer times in Athens
Residents of and visitors to Athens can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Athens is a city in the United States, in Georgia, with about 127,315 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Athens
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Athens prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Athens
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Athens on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:58 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 25 min, against only 9 h 54 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:43 PM and 10:12 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:32 PM and 1:41 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Athens and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:29 AM | 7:37 AM | 1:41 PM | 5:08 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:54 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:58 AM | 6:23 AM | 1:35 PM | 5:20 PM | 8:48 PM | 10:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:13 AM | 7:22 AM | 1:26 PM | 4:53 PM | 7:29 PM | 8:38 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:20 AM | 7:35 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:10 PM | 5:28 PM | 6:43 PM |
Athens lies 789 km south-west of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Athens comes roughly 25 minutes later than in Washington D.C. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Athens.
Qibla direction in Athens
From Athens you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 53.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,413 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Athens and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Athens
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Athens is at about 6:05 AM and iftar at 6:11 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 56 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:34 AM and iftar to 6:36 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 53 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Athens
The coordinates of Athens are 33.9610° N and 83.3779° W. The nearest cities on our site are Winder (32 km), Gainesville (56 km), and Lawrenceville (56 km). Winder, the nearest administrative centre, is 32 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Georgia.
- Name
- Athens
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Georgia, United States
- Population
- 127,315
- Coordinates
- 33.96095, -83.37794
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 53.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,413 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Athens
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Athens takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:41 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 5:20 PM for the majority, 6:36 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Athens (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Athens
- Winder32 km · west
- Gainesville56 km · north-west
- Lawrenceville56 km · west
- Snellville60 km · west
- Sugar Hill63 km · west
- Suwanee65 km · west
- Conyers68 km · south-west
- Duluth71 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Athens
What is the Qibla direction in Athens?
The Qibla in Athens is 53.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,413 km away.
How long is the fast in Athens during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 56 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Athens?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:28 PM on 21 December and 8:48 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Athens differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Athens is 789 km from Washington D.C., towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Athens is called about 25 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
Which calculation method is used for Athens?
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.