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Prayer times in Columbus
Looking for the prayer times in Columbus? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Columbus, Nebraska. Every figure is computed for 41.4297° N, 97.3684° W, which means the times match Columbus itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Columbus today
- 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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How prayer times in Columbus change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Columbus on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:14 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 11 min, compared with only 9 h 11 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:26 PM and 10:49 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:28 PM and 1:37 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 | 6:17 AM | 7:33 AM | 1:37 PM | 5:02 PM | 7:42 PM | 8:58 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:14 AM | 5:56 AM | 1:31 PM | 5:33 PM | 9:07 PM | 10:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:01 AM | 7:18 AM | 1:22 PM | 4:46 PM | 7:25 PM | 8:41 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:29 AM | 7:52 AM | 12:28 PM | 2:45 PM | 5:03 PM | 6:26 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 is called roughly 21 minutes later than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference comes from the 1,746 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in Columbus
From Columbus you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 41.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,752 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Columbus and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Columbus
Fasting in Columbus, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:54 PM and imsak at 6:06 AM on the first day, 11 h 39 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:29 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 Columbus
The coordinates of Columbus are 41.4297° N and 97.3684° W. The nearest cities on our site are Norfolk (67 km), Fremont (73 km), and Lincoln (91 km). Fremont, the nearest administrative centre, is 73 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Nebraska.
- Name
- Columbus
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Nebraska, United States
- Population
- 22,797
- Coordinates
- 41.42973, -97.36838
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 41.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,752 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Columbus
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Columbus is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:37 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:33 PM for the majority, 6:47 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Columbus (UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Columbus
How long is the fast in Columbus during Ramadan?
About 11 h 39 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 54 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
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.
Do prayer times in Columbus differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Columbus is 1,746 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Columbus is called roughly 21 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
What is the Qibla direction in Columbus?
The Qibla in Columbus is 41.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,752 km away.
When is Maghrib in Columbus?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:03 PM on 21 December and 9:07 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.