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Prayer times in Dedham
Muslims living in Dedham can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Dedham is a city in the United States, in Massachusetts, with about 24,729 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Dedham today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Dedham prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Dedham change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Dedham on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:23 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 16 min, compared with only 9 h 05 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:40 PM and 10:10 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:43 AM and 12:52 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Dedham 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 | 4:17 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:23 AM | 5:08 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:50 PM | 8:25 PM | 10:10 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:16 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 | 11:43 AM | 1:58 PM | 4:15 PM | 5:40 PM |
Dedham is located 620 km north-east of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Dedham comes about 23 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Dedham.
Finding the Qibla from Dedham
Qibla from Dedham: 60.4° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 10,016 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Dedham remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Dedham
Ramadan in Dedham: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:22 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:08 PM, roughly 11 h 36 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 54 min, longer by 77 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Dedham is located
The coordinates of Dedham are 42.2418° N and 71.1662° W. The nearest cities on our site are Hyde Park (4 km), West Roxbury (4 km), and Norwood (6 km). Braintree, the nearest administrative centre, is 14 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Massachusetts.
- Name
- Dedham
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Massachusetts, United States
- Population
- 24,729
- Coordinates
- 42.24177, -71.16616
- 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
- 10,016 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Dedham
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Dedham comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:04 PM instead of 4:50 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:52 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes 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 Dedham and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Dedham
- Hyde Park4 km · north-east
- West Roxbury4 km · north
- Norwood6 km · south-west
- Roslindale6 km · north-east
- Needham7 km · north-west
- Mattapan7 km · north-east
- Milton8 km · east
- Ashmont9 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Dedham
What is the Qibla direction in Dedham?
The Qibla in Dedham is 60.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,016 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Dedham?
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 Dedham?
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.
What time is Fajr in Dedham?
Fajr in Dedham changes with the seasons: about 3:23 AM on 21 June and about 5:45 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Dedham 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.