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Prayer times in Potomac
This page shows today’s prayer times in Potomac, Maryland, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is commonly used in the United States.
Namaz times in Potomac today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Potomac
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Potomac by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Potomac move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:08 AM on 21 June and 6:04 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 56 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:50 PM and 8:38 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 55 min around the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 26 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:59 AM | 7:13 AM | 1:16 PM | 4:42 PM | 7:21 PM | 8:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:08 AM | 5:43 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:07 PM | 8:38 PM | 10:13 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 |
Potomac lies 20 km north-west of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Potomac is called about 1 minute later than in Washington D.C. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Potomac.
Qibla direction in Potomac
The Qibla in Potomac is at 56.4° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,638 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 56.4°.
Fasting hours in Potomac during Ramadan
Ramadan in Potomac: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:44 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:38 PM, roughly 11 h 44 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 69 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Potomac
Potomac is located at 39.0182° N, 77.2086° W, in Maryland, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Rockville, 9 km away. Nearby places include Great Falls (7 km), North Bethesda (8 km), and North Potomac (9 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Potomac
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maryland, United States
- Population
- 44,965
- Coordinates
- 39.01817, -77.20859
- 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 Potomac
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Potomac comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:22 PM instead of 5:07 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:16 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Potomac, look at 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 Potomac
- Great Falls7 km · west
- North Bethesda8 km · east
- North Potomac9 km · north-west
- Rockville9 km · north-east
- McLean10 km · south
- Bethesda10 km · south-east
- Wolf Trap11 km · south-west
- Tysons Corner11 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Potomac
When is Maghrib in 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.
What time is Fajr in Potomac?
Fajr in Potomac depends on the season: 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 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 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Potomac?
The Qibla in Potomac is 56.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,638 km away.