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Prayer times in Laurel
Residents of and visitors to Laurel can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Laurel is a city in the United States, in Maryland, with about 26,215 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.
Adhan times in Laurel today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Laurel
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Laurel by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Laurel on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:06 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 55 min, compared with only 9 h 25 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:08 PM and 10:12 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:05 PM and 1:15 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Laurel and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:58 AM | 7:11 AM | 1:15 PM | 4:41 PM | 7:19 PM | 8:33 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:06 AM | 5:42 AM | 1:09 PM | 5:06 PM | 8:37 PM | 10:12 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 | 4:48 PM | 6:08 PM |
Laurel is located 28 km north-east of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Laurel comes about 1 minute 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 is not accurate in Laurel.
Qibla in Laurel and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Laurel: 56.7° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 10,607 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Laurel remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Laurel during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Laurel 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, for a fast of 12 h 53 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Laurel
Laurel is located at 39.0993° N, 76.8483° W, in Maryland, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Ellicott City, 19 km away. Close by you will find Maryland City (3 km), South Laurel (3 km), and Scaggsville (7 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Laurel
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maryland, United States
- Population
- 26,215
- Coordinates
- 39.09928, -76.84831
- 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
- 10,607 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Laurel
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Laurel is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:15 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:06 PM for the majority, 6:20 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Laurel, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Laurel
- Maryland City3 km · east
- South Laurel3 km · south
- Scaggsville7 km · north-west
- Beltsville9 km · south-west
- Calverton9 km · south-west
- Fairland10 km · west
- Greenbelt11 km · south
- Odenton13 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Laurel
How long is the fast in Laurel 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.
When is Fajr in Laurel?
Fajr in Laurel changes with the seasons: about 4:06 AM on 21 June and about 6:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Laurel?
The Qibla in Laurel is 56.7° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,607 km away.
When is Maghrib in Laurel?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:48 PM on 21 December and 8:37 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Laurel?
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.