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Prayer times in Crofton
Residents of and visitors to Crofton can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Crofton is a city in the United States, in Maryland, with about 27,348 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Crofton
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Crofton
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Crofton
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Crofton on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:06 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 55 min, against only 9 h 26 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:08 PM and 10:11 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:05 PM and 1:14 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Crofton and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:57 AM | 7:11 AM | 1:14 PM | 4:40 PM | 7:19 PM | 8:32 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:06 AM | 5:41 AM | 1:09 PM | 5:05 PM | 8:36 PM | 10:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:42 AM | 6:55 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:02 AM | 7:22 AM | 12:05 PM | 2:30 PM | 4:48 PM | 6:08 PM |
Compared with Washington D.C., Dhuhr in Crofton comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Washington D.C., and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute earlier than in the capital. Crofton is 32 km away from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Crofton and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Crofton is at 56.8° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,601 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 56.8°.
Fasting hours in Crofton during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Crofton is at about 5:42 AM and iftar at 5:36 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 44 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:05 AM and iftar to 6:08 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 53 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Crofton on the map
Crofton is located at 39.0018° N, 76.6875° W, in Maryland, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Annapolis, 17 km away. Close by you will find Bowie (8 km), Odenton (9 km), and Parole (13 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Crofton
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maryland, United States
- Population
- 27,348
- Coordinates
- 39.00178, -76.68747
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 56.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,601 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Crofton
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Crofton comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:19 PM instead of 5:05 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:14 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Crofton, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Crofton
- Bowie8 km · south-west
- Odenton9 km · north
- Parole13 km · east
- Seabrook14 km · west
- Severna Park14 km · north-east
- Lanham-Seabrook15 km · west
- Severn15 km · north
- Maryland City15 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Crofton
Which calculation method is used for Crofton?
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 Crofton 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 Crofton differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Crofton is 32 km from Washington D.C., towards the east, and Dhuhr in Crofton is called about 1 minute earlier than in Washington D.C.
When is Maghrib in Crofton?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:48 PM on 21 December and 8:36 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Crofton?
The Qibla in Crofton is 56.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,601 km away.