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Prayer times in Columbus
Looking for the adhan times in Columbus? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Columbus, Mississippi. Every figure is computed for 33.4957° N, 88.4273° W, which means the times match Columbus itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Columbus
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Columbus
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Columbus by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Columbus on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:21 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 23 min, against only 9 h 56 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:04 PM and 9:30 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:52 AM and 1:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Columbus and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:49 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:28 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:21 AM | 5:44 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:40 PM | 8:07 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:34 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:13 PM | 6:49 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:40 AM | 6:54 AM | 11:52 AM | 2:32 PM | 4:50 PM | 6:04 PM |
Columbus is in a different time zone from the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Columbus comes about 14 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 1,184 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Columbus
The Qibla in Columbus is at 49.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,810 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 49.6°.
Ramadan timetable for Columbus
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Columbus is at about 5:25 AM and iftar at 5:32 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 57 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:54 AM and iftar to 5:57 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 53 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Columbus
The coordinates of Columbus are 33.4957° N and 88.4273° W. The nearest cities on our site are Starkville (37 km), Northport (84 km), and Tuscaloosa (86 km). Starkville, the nearest administrative centre, is 37 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Mississippi.
- Name
- Columbus
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Mississippi, United States
- Population
- 23,168
- Coordinates
- 33.49567, -88.42726
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 49.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,810 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Columbus
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Columbus comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:56 PM instead of 4:40 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:01 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Columbus and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Columbus
- Starkville37 km · west
- Northport84 km · east
- Tuscaloosa86 km · east
- Tupelo89 km · north
- Meridian128 km · south
- Hueytown133 km · east
- Bessemer137 km · east
- Oxford140 km · north-west
Prayer times in Columbus: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Columbus during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 57 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 Columbus?
Fajr in Columbus changes with the seasons: about 4:21 AM on 21 June and about 5:40 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Columbus differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Columbus is 1,184 km from Washington D.C., towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Columbus comes roughly 14 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
Which calculation method is used for Columbus?
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 Columbus?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:50 PM on 21 December and 8:07 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.