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Prayer times in Medford
This page shows today’s prayer times in Medford, New York, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is the usual reference in the United States.
Today’s prayer times in Medford
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Medford
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Medford
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Medford on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:40 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 06 min, against only 9 h 15 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:50 PM and 10:07 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:50 AM and 12:59 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Medford and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:40 AM | 6:56 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:20 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:40 AM | 5:21 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:54 PM | 8:27 PM | 10:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:50 AM | 7:13 AM | 11:50 AM | 2:10 PM | 4:27 PM | 5:50 PM |
Medford lies 405 km north-east of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Medford comes about 16 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Medford.
Qibla in Medford and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Medford is at 59.2° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,228 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 59.2°.
Fasting hours in Medford during Ramadan
Ramadan in Medford: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:28 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:18 PM, about 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 Medford is located
Medford is located at 40.8176° N, 73.0001° W, in New York, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Mineola, 54 km away. Nearby places include Farmingville (3 km), Holtsville (4 km), and East Patchogue (6 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Medford
- Type
- City
- Part of
- New York, United States
- Population
- 24,142
- Coordinates
- 40.81760, -73.00011
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 59.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,228 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Medford
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Medford comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:08 PM instead of 4:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:59 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Medford and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Medford
- Farmingville3 km · north-west
- Holtsville4 km · west
- East Patchogue6 km · south
- Coram6 km · north
- Selden6 km · north-west
- Holbrook7 km · west
- Centereach10 km · north-west
- Lake Ronkonkoma11 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Medford
How long is the fast in Medford during Ramadan?
About 11 h 40 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Medford?
Fajr in Medford depends on the season: about 3:40 AM on 21 June and about 5:50 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Medford?
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 Medford?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:27 PM on 21 December and 8:27 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Medford differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Medford is 405 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Medford comes about 16 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.