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Prayer times in Carteret
Looking for the prayer times in Carteret? 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 Carteret, New Jersey. Every figure is computed for 40.5773° N, 74.2282° W, which means the times match Carteret itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Carteret
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Carteret
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Carteret
Prayer times in Carteret change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:47 AM and Maghrib at 8:31 PM, for a day of 15 h 05 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:55 AM and Maghrib to 4:33 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 16 min. That is a difference of 5 h 49 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:45 AM | 7:01 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:24 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:47 AM | 5:26 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:59 PM | 8:31 PM | 10:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:30 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:14 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:55 AM | 7:17 AM | 11:55 AM | 2:15 PM | 4:33 PM | 5:55 PM |
Carteret lies 304 km north-east of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Carteret comes roughly 11 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Carteret.
Finding the Qibla from Carteret
The Qibla in Carteret is at 58.3° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,330 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 58.3°.
Fasting hours in Carteret during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Carteret is at about 5:33 AM and iftar at 5:23 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 41 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:54 AM and iftar to 5:57 PM, for a fast of 12 h 53 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Carteret
The coordinates of Carteret are 40.5773° N and 74.2282° W. The nearest cities on our site are Avenel (5 km), Linden (5 km), and Woodbridge (5 km). Staten Island, the nearest administrative centre, is 8 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around New Jersey.
- Name
- Carteret
- Type
- City
- Part of
- New Jersey, United States
- Population
- 24,170
- Coordinates
- 40.57733, -74.22820
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 58.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,330 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Carteret
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Carteret comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:13 PM instead of 4:59 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:04 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Carteret
- Avenel5 km · west
- Linden5 km · north
- Woodbridge5 km · south-west
- Rahway5 km · north-west
- Colonia6 km · west
- Staten Island8 km · east
- Iselin8 km · west
- Perth Amboy8 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Carteret
What is the Qibla direction in Carteret?
The Qibla in Carteret is 58.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,330 km away.
Do prayer times in Carteret differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Carteret is 304 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Carteret is called about 11 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
How long is the fast in Carteret during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 41 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Carteret?
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 Carteret?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:33 PM on 21 December and 8:31 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.