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Prayer times in Medford
This page shows today’s prayer times in Medford, Massachusetts, 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 use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is the usual reference in the United States.
Adhan times in Medford today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Medford prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Medford change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Medford on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:22 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 18 min, compared with only 9 h 04 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:39 PM and 10:11 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:42 AM and 12:52 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Medford and can differ by a minute or two 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 | 5:07 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:50 PM | 8:25 PM | 10:11 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 | 5:46 AM | 7:10 AM | 11:42 AM | 1:57 PM | 4:15 PM | 5:39 PM |
Medford is located 635 km north-east of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Medford is called roughly 24 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Medford.
Qibla direction in Medford
The Qibla in Medford is at 60.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,002 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 60.4°.
Fasting hours in Medford during Ramadan
For those fasting in Medford, 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) Maghrib is at 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.
Where Medford is located
Medford lies at 42.4184° N, 71.1062° W, in Massachusetts, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Boston, 8 km away. Nearby places include Malden (3 km), Somerville (3 km), and Arlington (4 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Medford
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Massachusetts, United States
- Population
- 57,403
- Coordinates
- 42.41843, -71.10616
- 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
- 10,002 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Medford
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Medford comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:04 PM instead of 4:50 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:52 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Medford, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Medford
- Malden3 km · east
- Somerville3 km · south
- Arlington4 km · west
- Everett4 km · east
- Winchester5 km · north-west
- Cambridge5 km · south
- Melrose6 km · north-east
- Belmont6 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Medford
What is the Qibla direction in Medford?
The Qibla in Medford is 60.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,002 km away.
How long is the fast in Medford 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 time is Fajr in Medford?
Fajr in Medford changes with the seasons: about 3:22 AM on 21 June and about 5:46 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Medford?
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 Medford?
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.