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Prayer times in Natchitoches
Looking for the prayer times in Natchitoches? On this page 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 Natchitoches, Louisiana. Every figure is computed for 31.7607° N, 93.0863° W, which means the times match Natchitoches itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Natchitoches today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Natchitoches
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Natchitoches change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Natchitoches on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:47 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 14 min, against only 10 h 05 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:25 PM and 9:42 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:10 PM and 1:20 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Natchitoches and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:09 AM | 7:16 AM | 1:20 PM | 4:47 PM | 7:24 PM | 8:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:47 AM | 6:07 AM | 1:14 PM | 4:54 PM | 8:21 PM | 9:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:54 AM | 7:01 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:32 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:56 AM | 7:08 AM | 12:10 PM | 2:54 PM | 5:13 PM | 6:25 PM |
Natchitoches is in a different time zone from the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Natchitoches comes roughly 4 minutes later than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 1,655 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Natchitoches and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Natchitoches: 46.6° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 12,263 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Natchitoches is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Natchitoches
Ramadan in Natchitoches: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:42 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:53 PM, roughly 12 h 01 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 52 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Natchitoches
The coordinates of Natchitoches are 31.7607° N and 93.0863° W. The nearest cities on our site are Alexandria (79 km), Ruston (95 km), and Bossier City (104 km). Alexandria, the nearest administrative centre, is 79 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Louisiana.
- Name
- Natchitoches
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Louisiana, United States
- Population
- 18,365
- Coordinates
- 31.76072, -93.08627
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 46.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,263 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Natchitoches
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Natchitoches comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:11 PM instead of 4:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:20 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Natchitoches in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Natchitoches
- Alexandria79 km · south-east
- Ruston95 km · north-east
- Bossier City104 km · north-west
- Shreveport106 km · north-west
- Monroe123 km · north-east
- Marshall149 km · north-west
- Nacogdoches150 km · west
- Natchez161 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Natchitoches
Which calculation method is used for Natchitoches?
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.
What time is Fajr in Natchitoches?
Fajr in Natchitoches changes with the seasons: about 4:47 AM on 21 June and about 5:56 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Natchitoches?
The Qibla in Natchitoches is 46.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,263 km away.
How long is the fast in Natchitoches during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Natchitoches?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:13 PM on 21 December and 8:21 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.