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Prayer times in South Laurel
This page shows today’s prayer times in South Laurel, Maryland, calculated 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.
Salah times in South Laurel today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for South Laurel
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in South Laurel change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in South Laurel move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:07 AM on 21 June and 6:03 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 56 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:48 PM and 8:37 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 55 min around the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 25 min around 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 | 5:58 AM | 7:11 AM | 1:15 PM | 4:41 PM | 7:19 PM | 8:33 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:07 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 |
Compared with Washington D.C., Dhuhr in South Laurel is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Washington D.C., and on the 21 June Maghrib falls at nearly the same minute in both places. South Laurel is 25 km away from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in South Laurel and distance to Makkah
In South Laurel you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 56.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,609 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of South Laurel 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.
Fasting hours in South Laurel during Ramadan
For those fasting in South Laurel, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:36 PM and imsak at 5:42 AM on the first day, 11 h 44 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:08 PM and the fast lasts 12 h 53 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Where South Laurel is located
South Laurel lies at 39.0698° N, 76.8503° W, in Maryland, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Ellicott City, 22 km away. Close by you will find Laurel (3 km), Maryland City (4 km), and Beltsville (6 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- South Laurel
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maryland, United States
- Population
- 26,112
- Coordinates
- 39.06983, -76.85025
- 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
- 10,609 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in South Laurel
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in South Laurel comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:20 PM instead of 5:06 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:15 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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 South Laurel and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near South Laurel
- Laurel3 km · north
- Maryland City4 km · north-east
- Beltsville6 km · south-west
- Calverton8 km · west
- Greenbelt8 km · south
- Fairland9 km · west
- Scaggsville9 km · north-west
- Seabrook11 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in South Laurel
Do prayer times in South Laurel differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. South Laurel is 25 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in South Laurel is called about 1 minute earlier than in Washington D.C.
How long is the fast in South 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.
What is the Qibla direction in South Laurel?
The Qibla in South Laurel is 56.7° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,609 km away.
Which calculation method is used for South 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.
What time is Fajr in South Laurel?
Fajr in South Laurel changes with the seasons: about 4:07 AM on 21 June and about 6:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.