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Prayer times in Ilchester
Looking for the prayer times in Ilchester? 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 Ilchester, Maryland. Every figure is computed for 39.2260° N, 76.7890° W, which means the times match Ilchester itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Ilchester today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Ilchester prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ilchester change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Ilchester on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:05 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 56 min, compared with only 9 h 24 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:08 PM and 10:13 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:05 PM and 1:15 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ilchester 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 | 1:15 PM | 4:41 PM | 7:19 PM | 8:33 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:05 AM | 5:41 AM | 1:09 PM | 5:06 PM | 8:37 PM | 10:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:42 AM | 6:56 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:17 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:03 AM | 7:23 AM | 12:05 PM | 2:30 PM | 4:47 PM | 6:08 PM |
Compared with Washington D.C., Dhuhr in Ilchester comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Washington D.C., and on the 21 June Maghrib comes at nearly the same minute in both places. Ilchester is 43 km away from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Ilchester
Qibla direction for Ilchester: 56.7° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 10,595 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Ilchester is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Ilchester
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Ilchester is around 5:42 AM and iftar at 5:36 PM, for a fast of 11 h 44 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:05 AM and iftar to 6:08 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 53 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Ilchester on the map
The coordinates of Ilchester are 39.2260° N and 76.7890° W. The closest places on our site are Columbia (5 km), Ellicott City (5 km), and West Elkridge (6 km). Ellicott City, the nearest administrative centre, is 5 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Maryland.
- Name
- Ilchester
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maryland, United States
- Population
- 23,476
- Coordinates
- 39.22600, -76.78900
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 56.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,595 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ilchester
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ilchester comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:20 PM instead of 5:06 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:15 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Ilchester (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Ilchester
- Columbia5 km · west
- Ellicott City5 km · north
- West Elkridge6 km · east
- Elkridge7 km · east
- Hanover7 km · south-east
- Catonsville7 km · north-east
- Arbutus8 km · north-east
- Woodlawn12 km · north-east
Prayer times in Ilchester: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Ilchester during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 44 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Ilchester?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:47 PM on 21 December and 8:37 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Ilchester?
Fajr in Ilchester depends on the season: about 4:05 AM on 21 June and about 6:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Ilchester?
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.
Do prayer times in Ilchester differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Ilchester is 43 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Ilchester comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Washington D.C.