City · New Jersey
Prayer times in Perth Amboy
Residents of and visitors to Perth Amboy can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Perth Amboy is a city in the United States, in New Jersey, with about 52,682 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Perth Amboy today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Perth Amboy
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading the monthly timetable… | |||||||
How prayer times in Perth Amboy change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Perth Amboy on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:47 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 04 min, against only 9 h 17 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:55 PM and 10:10 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:55 AM and 1:05 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Perth Amboy and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:46 AM | 7:01 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:24 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:47 AM | 5:27 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:59 PM | 8:31 PM | 10:10 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 | 2:16 PM | 4:33 PM | 5:55 PM |
Perth Amboy lies 297 km north-east of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Perth Amboy comes about 11 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Perth Amboy.
Qibla in Perth Amboy and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Perth Amboy is at 58.3° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,337 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 58.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Perth Amboy
For those fasting in Perth Amboy, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:24 PM and imsak at 5:33 AM on the first day, 11 h 41 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:57 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 Perth Amboy is located
The coordinates of Perth Amboy are 40.5068° N and 74.2654° W. The nearest cities on our site are Fords (5 km), Woodbridge (6 km), and Sayreville Junction (7 km). Staten Island, the nearest administrative centre, is 12 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around New Jersey.
- Name
- Perth Amboy
- Type
- City
- Part of
- New Jersey, United States
- Population
- 52,682
- Coordinates
- 40.50677, -74.26542
- 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
- 10,337 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Perth Amboy
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Perth Amboy is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:05 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:59 PM for the majority, 6:13 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Perth Amboy (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Perth Amboy
- Fords5 km · north-west
- Woodbridge6 km · north
- Sayreville Junction7 km · south-west
- Colonia8 km · north
- Avenel8 km · north
- Carteret8 km · north
- Iselin9 km · north-west
- Sayreville10 km · south-west
Prayer times in Perth Amboy: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Perth Amboy?
Fajr in Perth Amboy changes with the seasons: about 3:47 AM on 21 June and about 5:55 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Perth Amboy differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Perth Amboy is 297 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Perth Amboy comes about 11 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
Which calculation method is used for Perth Amboy?
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 Perth Amboy?
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.
How long is the fast in Perth Amboy 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.