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Prayer times in Waldorf
Residents of and visitors to Waldorf can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Waldorf is a city in the United States, in Maryland, with about 67,752 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Waldorf today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Waldorf prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Waldorf
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Waldorf on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:09 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 52 min, compared with only 9 h 28 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:09 PM and 10:10 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:06 PM and 1:15 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Waldorf and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:59 AM | 7:12 AM | 1:15 PM | 4:41 PM | 7:20 PM | 8:33 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:09 AM | 5:43 AM | 1:10 PM | 5:05 PM | 8:36 PM | 10:10 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:43 AM | 6:56 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:02 AM | 7:22 AM | 12:06 PM | 2:32 PM | 4:50 PM | 6:09 PM |
Compared with Washington D.C., Dhuhr in Waldorf comes at almost exactly the same time as Washington D.C., and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute earlier than in the capital. Waldorf is 31 km from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Waldorf
The Qibla in Waldorf is at 56.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,643 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 56.6°.
Fasting hours in Waldorf during Ramadan
Fasting in Waldorf, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:38 PM and imsak at 5:42 AM on the first day, 11 h 45 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:09 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.
Waldorf on the map
Waldorf lies at 38.6246° N, 76.9391° W, in Maryland, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Alexandria, 22 km away. Nearby places include St. Charles (2 km), Saint Charles (2 km), and Ft. Washington (12 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Waldorf
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maryland, United States
- Population
- 67,752
- Coordinates
- 38.62456, -76.93914
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 56.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,643 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Waldorf
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Waldorf comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:20 PM instead of 5:05 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 Waldorf and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Waldorf
- St. Charles2 km · south-east
- Saint Charles2 km · south
- Ft. Washington12 km · north-west
- Fort Hunt16 km · north-west
- Clinton16 km · north
- Hybla Valley19 km · north-west
- Oxon Hill-Glassmanor19 km · north
- Woodlawn20 km · north-west
Prayer times in Waldorf: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Waldorf?
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 Waldorf?
The Qibla in Waldorf is 56.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,643 km away.
Do prayer times in Waldorf differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Waldorf is 31 km from Washington D.C., towards the south, and Dhuhr in Waldorf comes at almost exactly the same time as Washington D.C.
What time is Fajr in Waldorf?
Fajr in Waldorf depends on the season: about 4:09 AM on 21 June and about 6:02 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Waldorf during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 45 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.