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Prayer times in Cambridge
This page shows today’s prayer times in Cambridge, Massachusetts, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is the usual reference in the United States.
Today’s prayer times in Cambridge
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Cambridge prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Cambridge
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Cambridge on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:22 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 17 min, compared with only 9 h 05 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:39 PM and 10:10 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:42 AM and 12:52 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Cambridge and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:48 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:16 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:22 AM | 5:08 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:50 PM | 8:25 PM | 10:10 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:45 AM | 7:10 AM | 11:42 AM | 1:57 PM | 4:15 PM | 5:39 PM |
Compared with Washington D.C., Dhuhr in Cambridge is called about 24 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 12 minutes earlier than in the capital. Cambridge is 632 km away from the capital, towards the north-east. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Cambridge and distance to Makkah
From Cambridge you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 60.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,005 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Cambridge 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 Cambridge during Ramadan
For those fasting in Cambridge, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:07 PM and imsak at 5:21 AM on the first day, 11 h 36 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:44 PM and the fast lasts 12 h 54 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Cambridge on the map
Cambridge is located at 42.3751° N, 71.1056° W, in Massachusetts, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Boston, 4 km away. Nearby places include Somerville (1 km), Allston (2 km), and Boston (4 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Cambridge
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Massachusetts, United States
- Population
- 110,402
- Coordinates
- 42.37510, -71.10561
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 60.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,005 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Cambridge
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Cambridge is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:52 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:50 PM for the majority, 6:04 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Cambridge in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Cambridge
- Somerville1 km · north
- Allston2 km · south-west
- Boston4 km · south-east
- Mission Hill5 km · south
- Medford5 km · north
- Brookline5 km · south
- Brighton5 km · south-west
- Everett6 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Cambridge
Do prayer times in Cambridge differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Cambridge is 632 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Cambridge comes roughly 24 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
How long is the fast in Cambridge during Ramadan?
About 11 h 36 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 54 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Cambridge?
The Qibla in Cambridge is 60.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,005 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Cambridge?
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 Cambridge?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:15 PM on 21 December and 8:25 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.