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Prayer times in Upper Alton
Muslims living in Upper Alton can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Upper Alton is a city in the United States, in Illinois, with about 29,251 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location 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 Upper Alton
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Upper Alton
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Upper Alton change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Upper Alton on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:01 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 54 min, compared with only 9 h 26 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:02 PM and 10:04 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:59 AM and 1:08 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Upper Alton and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:51 AM | 7:04 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:34 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:01 AM | 5:35 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:59 PM | 8:29 PM | 10:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:36 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:19 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:56 AM | 7:16 AM | 11:59 AM | 2:24 PM | 4:42 PM | 6:02 PM |
Upper Alton does not use the same time zone as the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Upper Alton comes about 8 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,134 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Upper Alton
Qibla from Upper Alton: 47.2° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 11,525 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Upper Alton is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Upper Alton
Ramadan in Upper Alton: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:35 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:30 PM, roughly 11 h 45 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 68 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Upper Alton is located
Upper Alton is located at 38.9114° N, 90.1507° W, in Illinois, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Edwardsville, 20 km away. Close by you will find Alton (4 km), Godfrey (6 km), and Old Jamestown (14 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Upper Alton
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Illinois, United States
- Population
- 29,251
- Coordinates
- 38.91144, -90.15066
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 47.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,525 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Upper Alton
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Upper Alton comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:13 PM instead of 4:59 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:08 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen 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 Upper Alton
- Alton4 km · south-west
- Godfrey6 km · north-west
- Old Jamestown14 km · south-west
- Spanish Lake15 km · south
- Florissant20 km · south-west
- Edwardsville20 km · south-east
- Ferguson23 km · south-west
- Granite City23 km · south
Prayer times in Upper Alton: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Upper Alton?
Fajr in Upper Alton changes with the seasons: about 4:01 AM on 21 June and about 5:56 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Upper Alton?
The Qibla in Upper Alton is 47.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,525 km away.
Do prayer times in Upper Alton differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Upper Alton is 1,134 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Upper Alton comes roughly 8 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
Which calculation method is used for Upper Alton?
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.
How long is the fast in Upper Alton during Ramadan?
About 11 h 45 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.