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Prayer times in West Albany
This page shows today’s prayer times in West Albany, New York, worked out 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 commonly used in the United States.
Adhan times in West Albany today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for West Albany
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in West Albany change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in West Albany on four astronomical 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 02 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:50 PM and 10:23 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:53 AM and 1:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of West Albany and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:41 AM | 6:59 AM | 1:03 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 | 8:37 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 |
West Albany lies 503 km north-east of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in West Albany is called about 13 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 should not be used in West Albany.
Qibla in West Albany and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for West Albany: 58.6° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 10,176 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in West Albany remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for West Albany
Ramadan in West Albany: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:32 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:18 PM, about 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; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About West Albany
The coordinates of West Albany are 42.6831° N and 73.7785° W. The closest places on our site are Albany (4 km), Latham (7 km), and Troy (9 km). Albany, the nearest administrative centre, is 4 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across New York.
- Name
- West Albany
- Type
- City
- Part of
- New York, United States
- Population
- 93,794
- Coordinates
- 42.68313, -73.77845
- 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
Asr and Jumu‘ah in West Albany
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in West Albany comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:15 PM instead of 5:01 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:03 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in West Albany and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to West Albany
- Albany4 km · south-east
- Latham7 km · north
- Troy9 km · north-east
- Cohoes12 km · north-east
- Rotterdam20 km · north-west
- Schenectady20 km · north-west
- Clifton Park20 km · north
- Glenville35 km · north-west
Prayer times in West Albany: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in West Albany?
Fajr in West Albany depends on the season: about 3:31 AM on 21 June and about 5:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for West 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 West Albany?
The Qibla in West Albany is 58.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,176 km away.
Do prayer times in West Albany differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. West Albany is 503 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in West Albany comes about 13 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
How long is the fast in West Albany during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 35 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 54 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.