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Prayer times in East Lansing
Residents of and visitors to East Lansing can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. East Lansing is a city in the United States, in Michigan, with about 48,471 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in East Lansing
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for East Lansing
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in East Lansing by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in East Lansing on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:13 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 20 min, compared with only 9 h 02 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:32 PM and 11:07 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:36 PM and 1:45 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of East Lansing and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:24 AM | 7:41 AM | 1:45 PM | 5:10 PM | 7:50 PM | 9:08 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:13 AM | 6:00 AM | 1:40 PM | 5:44 PM | 9:20 PM | 11:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:08 AM | 7:26 AM | 1:30 PM | 4:54 PM | 7:34 PM | 8:52 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:40 AM | 8:05 AM | 12:36 PM | 2:49 PM | 5:07 PM | 6:32 PM |
East Lansing does not use the same time zone as the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in East Lansing comes roughly 30 minutes later than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference comes from the 758 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in East Lansing
In East Lansing you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 50.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,887 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of East Lansing 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in East Lansing
Fasting in East Lansing, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:00 PM and imsak at 6:15 AM on the first day, 11 h 35 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:37 PM for a fast of 12 h 54 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
About East Lansing
East Lansing is located at 42.7370° N, 84.4839° W, in Michigan, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Lansing, 6 km away. Nearby places include Okemos (5 km), Lansing (6 km), and Haslett (7 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
- East Lansing
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Michigan, United States
- Population
- 48,471
- Coordinates
- 42.73698, -84.48387
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 50.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,887 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in East Lansing
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in East Lansing comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:58 PM instead of 5:44 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:45 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near East Lansing
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in East Lansing
What time is Fajr in East Lansing?
Fajr in East Lansing depends on the season: about 4:13 AM on 21 June and about 6:40 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in East Lansing?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:07 PM on 21 December and 9:20 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in East Lansing differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. East Lansing is 758 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in East Lansing comes about 30 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
Which calculation method is used for East Lansing?
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 East Lansing during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 35 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 54 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.