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Prayer times in Columbus
Looking for the prayer times in Columbus? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Columbus, Indiana. Every figure is computed for 39.2014° N, 85.9214° W, so the times reflect Columbus itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Columbus today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Columbus prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Columbus by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Columbus on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:42 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 56 min, compared with only 9 h 25 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:44 PM and 10:49 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:42 PM and 1:51 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Columbus and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:34 AM | 7:47 AM | 1:51 PM | 5:17 PM | 7:56 PM | 9:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:42 AM | 6:18 AM | 1:46 PM | 5:43 PM | 9:13 PM | 10:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:18 AM | 7:32 AM | 1:36 PM | 5:02 PM | 7:39 PM | 8:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:39 AM | 7:59 AM | 12:42 PM | 3:06 PM | 5:24 PM | 6:44 PM |
Columbus does not use the same time zone as the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Columbus comes about 36 minutes later than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference comes from the 768 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Columbus and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Columbus is at 50.3° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,229 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 50.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Columbus
Ramadan in Columbus: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:19 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:13 PM, about 11 h 44 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 69 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Columbus is located
The coordinates of Columbus are 39.2014° N and 85.9214° W. The closest places on our site are Seymour (27 km), Franklin (33 km), and Shelbyville (38 km). Franklin, the nearest administrative centre, is 33 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Indiana.
- Name
- Columbus
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Indiana, United States
- Population
- 46,690
- Coordinates
- 39.20144, -85.92138
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 50.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,229 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Columbus
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Columbus comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:57 PM instead of 5:43 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:51 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Columbus, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Columbus
- Seymour27 km · south
- Franklin33 km · north
- Shelbyville38 km · north
- Greenwood49 km · north
- Bloomington52 km · west
- Greenfield66 km · north
- Indianapolis66 km · north
- Plainfield69 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Columbus
Which calculation method is used for Columbus?
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 Columbus during Ramadan?
About 11 h 44 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Columbus differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Columbus is 768 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Columbus is called roughly 36 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
When is Maghrib in Columbus?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:24 PM on 21 December and 9:13 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Columbus?
The Qibla in Columbus is 50.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,229 km away.