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Prayer times in Gretna
Looking for the adhan times in Gretna? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Gretna, Louisiana. Every figure is computed for 29.9147° N, 90.0540° W, which means the times match Gretna itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Gretna today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Gretna prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Gretna by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Gretna on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:42 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 04 min, compared with only 10 h 13 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:16 PM and 9:22 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:58 AM and 1:08 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gretna and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:59 AM | 7:04 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:35 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:17 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:42 AM | 6:00 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:37 PM | 8:04 PM | 9:22 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:43 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:41 AM | 6:52 AM | 11:58 AM | 2:46 PM | 5:05 PM | 6:16 PM |
Gretna 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 Gretna is called roughly 8 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference depends on the 1,554 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Gretna
The Qibla in Gretna is at 49.3° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,185 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 49.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Gretna
Ramadan in Gretna: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:29 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:43 PM, about 12 h 05 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 48 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Gretna on the map
Gretna lies at 29.9147° N, 90.0540° W, in Louisiana, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is New Orleans, 5 km away. Close by you will find Terrytown (2 km), Harvey (3 km), and Marrero (5 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Gretna
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Louisiana, United States
- Population
- 17,880
- Coordinates
- 29.91465, -90.05396
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 49.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,185 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Gretna
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Gretna comes about 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:55 PM instead of 4:37 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:08 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Gretna (UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Gretna
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gretna
Do prayer times in Gretna differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Gretna is 1,554 km from Washington D.C., towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Gretna is called roughly 8 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
What is the Qibla direction in Gretna?
The Qibla in Gretna is 49.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,185 km away.
When is Maghrib in Gretna?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:05 PM on 21 December and 8:04 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Gretna during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Gretna?
Fajr in Gretna depends on the season: about 4:42 AM on 21 June and about 5:41 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.