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Prayer times in Wheaton

This page shows today’s salah times in Wheaton, Maryland, worked out 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.

Prayer times in Wheaton today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.

Each country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in the United States we use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method (Fajr at 15°, Isha when the sun is 15° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer) and take daylight saving time into account when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Monthly prayer timetable for Wheaton

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Summer and winter prayer times in Wheaton

The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Wheaton on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:08 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 55 min, against only 9 h 26 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:09 PM and 10:13 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:06 PM and 1:16 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Wheaton and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Wheaton (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox5:59 AM7:12 AM1:16 PM4:42 PM7:20 PM8:34 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice4:08 AM5:43 AM1:10 PM5:07 PM8:37 PM10:13 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox5:43 AM6:57 AM1:01 PM4:26 PM7:04 PM8:17 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice6:03 AM7:23 AM12:06 PM2:31 PM4:49 PM6:09 PM

Compared with Washington D.C., Dhuhr in Wheaton comes at almost exactly the same time as Washington D.C., and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute later than in the capital. Wheaton is 16 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.

Qibla direction in Wheaton

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Qibla from Wheaton: 56.5° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 10,626 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Wheaton is the easiest reference.

Ramadan timetable for Wheaton

Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Wheaton is at about 5:43 AM and iftar at 5:37 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 44 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:06 AM and iftar to 6:09 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 53 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.

Wheaton on the map

The coordinates of Wheaton are 39.0398° N and 77.0553° W. The nearest cities on our site are Aspen Hill (5 km), White Oak (5 km), and North Bethesda (6 km). Rockville, the nearest administrative centre, is 10 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Maryland.

Name
Wheaton
Type
City
Part of
Maryland, United States
Population
48,284
Coordinates
39.03983, -77.05526
Time zone
UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
Calculation method
Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
Qibla direction
56.5° (north-east)
Distance to Makkah
10,626 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Wheaton

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Wheaton is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:16 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:07 PM for the majority, 6:21 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.

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 Wheaton and organise your day around them.

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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Wheaton

Do prayer times in Wheaton differ from Washington D.C.?

Yes. Wheaton is 16 km from Washington D.C., towards the north, and Dhuhr in Wheaton comes at almost exactly the same time as Washington D.C.

Which calculation method is used for Wheaton?

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.

How long is the fast in Wheaton 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.

What time is Fajr in Wheaton?

Fajr in Wheaton depends on the season: about 4:08 AM on 21 June and about 6:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

When is Maghrib in Wheaton?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:49 PM on 21 December and 8:37 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

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