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Prayer times in Natchez
This page shows today’s salah times in Natchez, Mississippi, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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.
Today’s prayer times in Natchez
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Natchez
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Natchez change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Natchez on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:41 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 13 min, against only 10 h 06 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:19 PM and 9:34 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:04 PM and 1:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Natchez and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:03 AM | 7:10 AM | 1:13 PM | 4:40 PM | 7:17 PM | 8:24 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:41 AM | 6:01 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:47 PM | 8:14 PM | 9:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:48 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:49 AM | 7:01 AM | 12:04 PM | 2:48 PM | 5:06 PM | 6:19 PM |
Natchez is in a different time zone from the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Natchez is called roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 1,536 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Natchez and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Natchez: 47.9° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 12,161 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Natchez is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Natchez during Ramadan
Ramadan in Natchez: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:35 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:46 PM, roughly 12 h 01 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 51 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Natchez is located
Natchez is located at 31.5602° N, 91.4033° W, in Mississippi, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Vicksburg, 101 km away. Close by you will find Vicksburg (101 km), Alexandria (103 km), and Zachary (104 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Natchez
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Mississippi, United States
- Population
- 15,128
- Coordinates
- 31.56017, -91.40329
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 47.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,161 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Natchez
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Natchez comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:04 PM instead of 4:47 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:13 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 Natchez and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Natchez
- Vicksburg101 km · north-east
- Alexandria103 km · west
- Zachary104 km · south
- Central117 km · south
- Monroe125 km · north-west
- Baton Rouge126 km · south
- Opelousas131 km · south-west
- Clinton134 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Natchez
Do prayer times in Natchez differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Natchez is 1,536 km from Washington D.C., towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Natchez is called roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
How long is the fast in Natchez during Ramadan?
About 12 h 01 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 Natchez?
Fajr in Natchez depends on the season: about 4:41 AM on 21 June and about 5:49 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Natchez?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:06 PM on 21 December and 8:14 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Natchez?
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.