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Prayer times in Hammond
This page shows today’s salah times in Hammond, Louisiana, worked out 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 Hammond
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Hammond prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Hammond by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Hammond on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:41 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 07 min, compared with only 10 h 11 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:17 PM and 9:26 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:00 PM and 1:09 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Hammond and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:00 AM | 7:06 AM | 1:09 PM | 4:37 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:19 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:41 AM | 6:00 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:40 PM | 8:07 PM | 9:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:45 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:21 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:43 AM | 6:55 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:47 PM | 5:05 PM | 6:17 PM |
Hammond does not use the same time zone as the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Hammond is called about 6 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,539 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Hammond
In Hammond you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 48.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 12,172 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Hammond and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Hammond during Ramadan
Ramadan in Hammond: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:31 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:44 PM, roughly 12 h 03 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 49 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Hammond is located
Hammond lies at 30.5046° N, 90.4629° W, in Louisiana, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Baton Rouge, 70 km away. Nearby places include Laplace (49 km), Shenandoah (53 km), and Prairieville (54 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Hammond
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Louisiana, United States
- Population
- 20,480
- Coordinates
- 30.50463, -90.46293
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 48.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,172 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Hammond
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Hammond is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:09 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 77 minutes around 21 June: 4:40 PM for the majority, 5:58 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Hammond and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Hammond
- Laplace49 km · south
- Shenandoah53 km · west
- Prairieville54 km · south-west
- Central55 km · west
- Kenner61 km · south
- Metairie65 km · south-east
- Zachary68 km · west
- Baton Rouge70 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Hammond
What time is Fajr in Hammond?
Fajr in Hammond depends on the season: about 4:41 AM on 21 June and about 5:43 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Hammond?
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 Hammond?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:05 PM on 21 December and 8:07 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Hammond?
The Qibla in Hammond is 48.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,172 km away.
Do prayer times in Hammond differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Hammond is 1,539 km from Washington D.C., towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Hammond comes about 6 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.