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Prayer times in South Plainfield
This page shows today’s salah times in South Plainfield, 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 the usual reference in the United States.
Adhan times in South Plainfield today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
South Plainfield prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in South Plainfield by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in South Plainfield on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:48 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 05 min, compared with only 9 h 16 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:56 PM and 10:11 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:56 AM and 1:05 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of South Plainfield and can differ by a minute or two 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 | 7:10 PM | 8:25 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:48 AM | 5:27 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:59 PM | 8:32 PM | 10:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:15 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:56 AM | 7:18 AM | 11:56 AM | 2:16 PM | 4:34 PM | 5:56 PM |
South Plainfield lies 292 km north-east of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in South Plainfield is called about 10 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in South Plainfield.
Qibla direction in South Plainfield
Qibla from South Plainfield: 58.2° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 10,343 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in South Plainfield is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in South Plainfield during Ramadan
Ramadan in South Plainfield: according to 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, 5:24 PM, roughly 11 h 41 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).
South Plainfield on the map
South Plainfield is located at 40.5793° N, 74.4115° W, in New Jersey, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is New Brunswick, 11 km away. Nearby places include North Plainfield (6 km), Plainfield (6 km), and Edison (7 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- South Plainfield
- Type
- City
- Part of
- New Jersey, United States
- Population
- 24,290
- Coordinates
- 40.57927, -74.41154
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 58.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,343 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in South Plainfield
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in South Plainfield takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:05 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:59 PM for the majority, 6:14 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page 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 South Plainfield
- North Plainfield6 km · north
- Plainfield6 km · north
- Edison7 km · south
- Iselin8 km · east
- Scotch Plains9 km · north
- Piscataway9 km · south
- Colonia9 km · east
- Warren Township10 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in South Plainfield
When is Maghrib in South Plainfield?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:34 PM on 21 December and 8:32 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in South Plainfield?
Fajr in South Plainfield depends on the season: about 3:48 AM on 21 June and about 5:56 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in South Plainfield?
The Qibla in South Plainfield is 58.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,343 km away.