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Prayer times in Bloomington
This page shows today’s salah times in Bloomington, Indiana, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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 commonly used in the United States.
Today’s prayer times in Bloomington
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Bloomington prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Bloomington by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Bloomington on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:45 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 56 min, against only 9 h 25 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:47 PM and 10:51 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:44 PM and 1:54 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bloomington and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:36 AM | 7:50 AM | 1:54 PM | 5:20 PM | 7:58 PM | 9:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:45 AM | 6:20 AM | 1:48 PM | 5:45 PM | 9:16 PM | 10:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:21 AM | 7:35 AM | 1:38 PM | 5:04 PM | 7:42 PM | 8:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:42 AM | 8:02 AM | 12:44 PM | 3:09 PM | 5:27 PM | 6:47 PM |
Bloomington is in a different time zone from the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Bloomington is called roughly 38 minutes later than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 820 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Bloomington
In Bloomington you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 49.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,272 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Bloomington 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 Bloomington during Ramadan
Fasting in Bloomington, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:15 PM and imsak at 6:21 AM on the first day, 11 h 44 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:47 PM for a fast of 12 h 53 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
About Bloomington
The coordinates of Bloomington are 39.1653° N and 86.5264° W. The closest places on our site are Columbus (52 km), Franklin (54 km), and Seymour (60 km). Columbus, the nearest administrative centre, is 52 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Indiana.
- Name
- Bloomington
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Indiana, United States
- Population
- 84,067
- Coordinates
- 39.16533, -86.52639
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 49.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,272 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Bloomington
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Bloomington comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:59 PM instead of 5:45 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:54 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Bloomington and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Bloomington
- Columbus52 km · east
- Franklin54 km · north-east
- Seymour60 km · east
- Plainfield61 km · north
- Greenwood62 km · north-east
- Avon67 km · north
- Indianapolis74 km · north-east
- Fairfield Heights75 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bloomington
What time is Fajr in Bloomington?
Fajr in Bloomington depends on the season: about 4:45 AM on 21 June and about 6:42 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Bloomington?
The Qibla in Bloomington is 49.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,272 km away.
When is Maghrib in Bloomington?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:27 PM on 21 December and 9:16 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Bloomington?
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 Bloomington differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Bloomington is 820 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Bloomington comes roughly 38 minutes later than in Washington D.C.