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Prayer times in Lincoln
Looking for the prayer times in Lincoln? 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 Lincoln, Nebraska. Every figure is computed for 40.8000° N, 96.6670° W, so the times reflect Lincoln itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Lincoln today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Lincoln
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Lincoln by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Lincoln on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:15 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 06 min, against only 9 h 15 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:25 PM and 10:42 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:25 PM and 1:34 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Lincoln and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:15 AM | 7:30 AM | 1:34 PM | 4:59 PM | 7:39 PM | 8:54 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:15 AM | 5:55 AM | 1:29 PM | 5:29 PM | 9:02 PM | 10:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:59 AM | 7:15 AM | 1:19 PM | 4:44 PM | 7:22 PM | 8:38 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:25 AM | 7:47 AM | 12:25 PM | 2:44 PM | 5:02 PM | 6:25 PM |
Lincoln does not use the same time zone as the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Lincoln comes about 19 minutes later than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 1,686 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Lincoln
From Lincoln you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 41.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,766 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Lincoln 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.
Fasting hours in Lincoln during Ramadan
For those fasting in Lincoln, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:53 PM and imsak at 6:03 AM on the first day, 11 h 40 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:27 PM for a fast of 12 h 53 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Where Lincoln is located
Lincoln lies at 40.8000° N, 96.6670° W, in Nebraska, in the United States. Close by you will find Papillion (66 km), La Vista (68 km), and Fremont (72 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Lincoln
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Nebraska, United States
- Population
- 294,757
- Coordinates
- 40.80000, -96.66696
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 41.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,766 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Lincoln
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Lincoln is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:34 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:29 PM for the majority, 6:43 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Lincoln and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Lincoln
- Papillion66 km · north-east
- La Vista68 km · north-east
- Fremont72 km · north
- Bellevue75 km · north-east
- Omaha79 km · north-east
- Council Bluffs85 km · north-east
- Columbus91 km · north-west
- Grand Island142 km · west
Prayer times in Lincoln: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Lincoln differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Lincoln is 1,686 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Lincoln is called about 19 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
When is Maghrib in Lincoln?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:02 PM on 21 December and 9:02 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Lincoln?
The Qibla in Lincoln is 41.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,766 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Lincoln?
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 Fajr in Lincoln?
Fajr in Lincoln depends on the season: about 4:15 AM on 21 June and about 6:25 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.