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Prayer times in Wichita
This page shows today’s prayer times in Wichita, Kansas, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is the usual reference in the United States.
Salah times in Wichita today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Wichita prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Wichita change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Wichita move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:36 AM on 21 June and 6:22 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 46 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:14 PM and 8:54 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 46 min around the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 33 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:21 AM | 7:33 AM | 1:37 PM | 5:03 PM | 7:41 PM | 8:53 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:36 AM | 6:08 AM | 1:31 PM | 5:25 PM | 8:54 PM | 10:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:06 AM | 7:18 AM | 1:22 PM | 4:48 PM | 7:25 PM | 8:37 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:22 AM | 7:41 AM | 12:27 PM | 2:56 PM | 5:14 PM | 6:32 PM |
Wichita is in a different time zone from the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Wichita comes about 21 minutes later than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference comes from the 1,773 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Wichita
The Qibla in Wichita is at 41.9° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,062 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 41.9°.
Fasting hours in Wichita during Ramadan
For those fasting in Wichita, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:01 PM and imsak at 6:03 AM on the first day, 11 h 48 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:31 PM and the fast lasts 12 h 53 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Wichita on the map
Wichita lies at 37.6922° N, 97.3375° W, in Kansas, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Newton, 39 km away. Close by you will find Derby (17 km), Newton (39 km), and Hutchinson (66 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Wichita
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kansas, United States
- Population
- 396,119
- Coordinates
- 37.69224, -97.33754
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 41.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,062 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Wichita
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Wichita is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:37 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:25 PM for the majority, 6:40 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Wichita, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Wichita
- Derby17 km · south
- Newton39 km · north
- Hutchinson66 km · north-west
- Ponca City112 km · south
- Emporia128 km · north-east
- Salina130 km · north
- Great Bend146 km · north-west
- Enid152 km · south
Prayer times in Wichita: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Wichita during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 48 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Wichita?
The Qibla in Wichita is 41.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,062 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Wichita?
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.
When is Maghrib in Wichita?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:14 PM on 21 December and 8:54 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Wichita differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Wichita is 1,773 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Wichita comes roughly 21 minutes later than in Washington D.C.