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Prayer times in Albany
Looking for the adhan times in Albany? 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 Albany, New York. Every figure is computed for 42.6526° N, 73.7562° W, which means the times match Albany itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Albany
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Albany
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Albany change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Albany on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:31 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 19 min, compared with only 9 h 03 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:50 PM and 10:23 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:53 AM and 1:02 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Albany and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:41 AM | 6:59 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:25 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:31 AM | 5:17 AM | 12:57 PM | 5:01 PM | 8:36 PM | 10:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:57 AM | 7:22 AM | 11:53 AM | 2:07 PM | 4:24 PM | 5:50 PM |
Albany lies 501 km north-east of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Albany is called roughly 13 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Albany.
Qibla direction in Albany
The Qibla in Albany is at 58.6° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,176 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 58.6°.
Ramadan timetable for Albany
Ramadan in Albany: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:32 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:18 PM, roughly 11 h 35 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 54 min, longer by 78 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Albany
The coordinates of Albany are 42.6526° N and 73.7562° W. The closest places on our site are West Albany (4 km), Troy (10 km), and Latham (11 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across New York.
- Name
- Albany
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- New York, United States
- Population
- 101,228
- Coordinates
- 42.65258, -73.75623
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 58.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,176 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Albany
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Albany takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:02 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:01 PM for the majority, 6:15 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Albany, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Albany
- West Albany4 km · north-west
- Troy10 km · north-east
- Latham11 km · north
- Cohoes14 km · north
- Rotterdam23 km · north-west
- Schenectady23 km · north-west
- Clifton Park24 km · north
- Glenville39 km · north-west
Prayer times in Albany: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Albany during Ramadan?
About 11 h 35 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 54 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Albany differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Albany is 501 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Albany is called about 13 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
Which calculation method is used for Albany?
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 Albany?
The Qibla in Albany is 58.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,176 km away.
When is Maghrib in Albany?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:24 PM on 21 December and 8:36 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.