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Prayer times in North Potomac
This page shows today’s prayer times in North Potomac, Maryland, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is commonly used in the United States.
Today’s prayer times in North Potomac
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for North Potomac
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in North Potomac change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in North Potomac on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:08 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 55 min, against only 9 h 25 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:10 PM and 10:14 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:07 PM and 1:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of North Potomac and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:59 AM | 7:13 AM | 1:17 PM | 4:42 PM | 7:21 PM | 8:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:08 AM | 5:43 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:08 PM | 8:38 PM | 10:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:44 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:04 AM | 7:24 AM | 12:07 PM | 2:32 PM | 4:50 PM | 6:10 PM |
North Potomac is located 29 km north-west of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in North Potomac comes about 1 minute later than in Washington D.C. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in North Potomac.
Finding the Qibla from North Potomac
From North Potomac you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 56.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,638 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of North Potomac and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in North Potomac
Fasting in North Potomac, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:38 PM and imsak at 5:44 AM on the first day, 11 h 44 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:10 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.
About North Potomac
North Potomac lies at 39.0829° N, 77.2650° W, in Maryland, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Rockville, 10 km away. Nearby places include Gaithersburg (9 km), Potomac (9 km), and Great Falls (10 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- North Potomac
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maryland, United States
- Population
- 24,410
- Coordinates
- 39.08289, -77.26498
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 56.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,638 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in North Potomac
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in North Potomac is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:17 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:08 PM for the majority, 6:22 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of North Potomac (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to North Potomac
- Gaithersburg9 km · north-east
- Potomac9 km · south-east
- Great Falls10 km · south
- Rockville10 km · east
- Germantown10 km · north
- Montgomery Village12 km · north-east
- North Bethesda13 km · east
- Reston14 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in North Potomac
What is the Qibla direction in North Potomac?
The Qibla in North Potomac is 56.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,638 km away.
When is Fajr in North Potomac?
Fajr in North Potomac changes with the seasons: about 4:08 AM on 21 June and about 6:04 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in North Potomac 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.
Which calculation method is used for North Potomac?
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 North Potomac?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:50 PM on 21 December and 8:38 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.