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Prayer times in Elkton
Looking for the prayer times in Elkton? 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 Elkton, Maryland. Every figure is computed for 39.6068° N, 75.8333° W, which means the times match Elkton itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Elkton today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Elkton prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Elkton change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Elkton move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:59 AM on 21 June and 6:00 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h, while Maghrib moves between 4:42 PM and 8:34 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 58 min around the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 22 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 | 5:53 AM | 7:07 AM | 1:11 PM | 4:37 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:29 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:59 AM | 5:36 AM | 1:05 PM | 5:03 PM | 8:34 PM | 10:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:38 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:21 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:00 AM | 7:20 AM | 12:01 PM | 2:25 PM | 4:42 PM | 6:03 PM |
Elkton lies 130 km north-east of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Elkton is called roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Elkton.
Qibla direction in Elkton
Qibla from Elkton: 57.3° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 10,503 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Elkton is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Elkton
For those fasting in Elkton, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:31 PM and imsak at 5:38 AM on the first day, 11 h 43 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:04 PM for a fast of 12 h 53 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Elkton on the map
The coordinates of Elkton are 39.6068° N and 75.8333° W. The closest places on our site are Newark (11 km), Bear (15 km), and Middletown (20 km). Wilmington, the nearest administrative centre, is 29 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Maryland.
- Name
- Elkton
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maryland, United States
- Population
- 15,782
- Coordinates
- 39.60678, -75.83327
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 57.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,503 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Elkton
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Elkton takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:11 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:03 PM for the majority, 6:17 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Elkton and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Elkton
- Newark11 km · north-east
- Bear15 km · east
- Middletown20 km · south-east
- Wilmington29 km · north-east
- Aberdeen30 km · west
- Bel Air South43 km · west
- West Chester44 km · north-east
- Edgewood45 km · south-west
Prayer times in Elkton: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Elkton?
Fajr in Elkton changes with the seasons: about 3:59 AM on 21 June and about 6:00 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Elkton differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Elkton is 130 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Elkton comes roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
Which calculation method is used for Elkton?
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 Elkton?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:42 PM on 21 December and 8:34 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Elkton?
The Qibla in Elkton is 57.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,503 km away.