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Prayer times in Meridian
This page shows today’s prayer times in Meridian, Idaho, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is commonly used in the United States.
Today’s prayer times in Meridian
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Meridian
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Meridian by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Meridian on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:14 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 26 min, compared with only 8 h 56 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:38 PM and 11:21 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:44 PM and 1:53 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Meridian and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:30 AM | 7:49 AM | 1:53 PM | 5:17 PM | 7:58 PM | 9:17 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:14 AM | 6:04 AM | 1:47 PM | 5:54 PM | 9:31 PM | 11:21 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:15 AM | 7:34 AM | 1:38 PM | 5:01 PM | 7:41 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:49 AM | 8:16 AM | 12:44 PM | 2:54 PM | 5:12 PM | 6:38 PM |
Meridian is in a different time zone from the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−7, UTC−6 in summer. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Meridian is called roughly 37 minutes later than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference comes from the 3,300 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Meridian
In Meridian you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 23.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 12,387 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Meridian and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Meridian during Ramadan
For those fasting in Meridian, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:06 PM and imsak at 6:23 AM on the first day, 11 h 33 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:44 PM and the fast lasts 12 h 54 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Meridian on the map
Meridian is located at 43.6121° N, 116.3915° W, in Idaho, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Boise, 15 km away. Close by you will find Eagle (10 km), Kuna (14 km), and Eagle Foothills (14 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Meridian
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Idaho, United States
- Population
- 90,739
- Coordinates
- 43.61211, -116.39151
- Time zone
- UTC−7, UTC−6 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 23.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,387 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Meridian
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Meridian takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:53 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:54 PM for the majority, 7:08 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Meridian, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Meridian
- Eagle10 km · north
- Kuna14 km · south
- Eagle Foothills14 km · north
- Boise15 km · east
- Nampa16 km · south-west
- Caldwell24 km · west
- Twin Falls195 km · south-east
- Pendleton297 km · north-west
Prayer times in Meridian: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Meridian?
Fajr in Meridian depends on the season: about 4:14 AM on 21 June and about 6:49 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Meridian differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Meridian is 3,300 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Meridian comes roughly 37 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
How long is the fast in Meridian during Ramadan?
About 11 h 33 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 54 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Meridian?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:12 PM on 21 December and 9:31 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Meridian?
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.