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Prayer times in Salem
This page shows today’s salah times in Salem, New Hampshire, 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 Salem
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Salem
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Salem
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Salem on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:19 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 20 min, against only 9 h 02 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:39 PM and 10:14 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:43 AM and 12:52 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Salem and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:30 AM | 6:48 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:19 AM | 5:07 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:51 PM | 8:27 PM | 10:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:47 AM | 7:12 AM | 11:43 AM | 1:56 PM | 4:14 PM | 5:39 PM |
Compared with Washington D.C., Dhuhr in Salem is called about 23 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 10 minutes earlier than in the capital. Salem is 654 km from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Salem and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Salem is at 60.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,989 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 60.3°.
Ramadan timetable for Salem
Ramadan in Salem: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:22 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:07 PM, about 11 h 35 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 54 min, longer by 79 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Salem on the map
Salem is located at 42.7884° N, 71.2009° W, in New Hampshire, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Gloucester, 48 km away. Close by you will find Methuen (7 km), Lawrence (10 km), and Haverhill (10 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Salem
- Type
- City
- Part of
- New Hampshire, United States
- Population
- 29,549
- Coordinates
- 42.78842, -71.20089
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 60.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,989 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Salem
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Salem is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:52 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:51 PM for the majority, 6:05 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Salem, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Salem
- Methuen7 km · south
- Lawrence10 km · south
- Haverhill10 km · east
- North Andover11 km · south-east
- Derry15 km · north-west
- Derry Village15 km · north-west
- Dracut16 km · south-west
- Lowell20 km · south-west
Prayer times in Salem: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Salem?
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 Salem differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Salem is 654 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Salem is called about 23 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
When is Fajr in Salem?
Fajr in Salem depends on the season: about 3:19 AM on 21 June and about 5:47 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Salem?
The Qibla in Salem is 60.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,989 km away.
When is Maghrib in Salem?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:14 PM on 21 December and 8:27 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.