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Prayer times in Montclair
This page shows today’s prayer times in Montclair, New Jersey, 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 follow the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is commonly used in the United States.
Adhan times in Montclair today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Montclair
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Montclair change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Montclair on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:45 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 06 min, against only 9 h 15 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:55 PM and 10:12 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:55 AM and 1:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Montclair and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| 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 | 3:45 AM | 5:25 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:59 PM | 8:32 PM | 10:12 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 | 7:18 AM | 11:55 AM | 2:15 PM | 4:32 PM | 5:55 PM |
Montclair lies 323 km north-east of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Montclair is called about 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 Montclair.
Qibla direction in Montclair
The Qibla in Montclair is at 58.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,314 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 58.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Montclair
Ramadan in Montclair: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:33 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:23 PM, roughly 11 h 40 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 73 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Montclair is located
Montclair lies at 40.8259° N, 74.2090° W, in New Jersey, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Bloomfield, 3 km away. Close by you will find Bloomfield (3 km), West Orange (4 km), and Nutley (4 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Montclair
- Type
- City
- Part of
- New Jersey, United States
- Population
- 39,701
- Coordinates
- 40.82593, -74.20903
- 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
- 10,314 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Montclair
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Montclair comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:13 PM instead of 4:59 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:04 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Montclair, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Montclair
- Bloomfield3 km · south-east
- West Orange4 km · south-west
- Nutley4 km · east
- Clifton5 km · north-east
- Belleville6 km · south-east
- Orange6 km · south
- East Orange7 km · south
- Lyndhurst7 km · east
Prayer times in Montclair: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Montclair?
Fajr in Montclair depends on the season: about 3:45 AM on 21 June and about 5:55 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Montclair?
The Qibla in Montclair is 58.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,314 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Montclair?
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.
How long is the fast in Montclair during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 40 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Montclair differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Montclair is 323 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Montclair is called about 11 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.