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Prayer times in Hickory
Muslims living in Hickory can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Hickory is a city in the United States, in North Carolina, with about 40,374 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Hickory today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Hickory
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Hickory change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Hickory move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:42 AM on 21 June and 6:15 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 33 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:16 PM and 8:45 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 35 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 44 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:19 AM | 7:29 AM | 1:33 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:37 PM | 8:47 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:42 AM | 6:10 AM | 1:27 PM | 5:16 PM | 8:45 PM | 10:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:04 AM | 7:14 AM | 1:18 PM | 4:44 PM | 7:21 PM | 8:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:15 AM | 7:31 AM | 12:23 PM | 2:58 PM | 5:16 PM | 6:32 PM |
Compared with Washington D.C., Dhuhr in Hickory is called about 17 minutes later than in Washington D.C., and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 8 minutes later than in the capital. Hickory is 518 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Hickory and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Hickory is at 54.0° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,146 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 54.0°.
Fasting hours in Hickory during Ramadan
Fasting in Hickory, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:00 PM and imsak at 5:58 AM on the first day, 11 h 52 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:28 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.
About Hickory
The coordinates of Hickory are 35.7332° N and 81.3412° W. The closest places on our site are Lenoir (27 km), Morganton (31 km), and Statesville (41 km). Lenoir, the nearest administrative centre, is 27 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around North Carolina.
- Name
- Hickory
- Type
- City
- Part of
- North Carolina, United States
- Population
- 40,374
- Coordinates
- 35.73319, -81.34120
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 54.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,146 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Hickory
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Hickory is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:33 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:16 PM for the majority, 6:32 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Hickory (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Hickory
- Lenoir27 km · north-west
- Morganton31 km · west
- Statesville41 km · east
- Mooresville51 km · east
- Cornelius51 km · south-east
- Shelby52 km · south
- Gastonia54 km · south
- Huntersville58 km · south-east
Prayer times in Hickory: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Hickory differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Hickory is 518 km from Washington D.C., towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Hickory comes roughly 17 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
Which calculation method is used for Hickory?
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 Hickory?
The Qibla in Hickory is 54.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,146 km away.
What time is Fajr in Hickory?
Fajr in Hickory changes with the seasons: about 4:42 AM on 21 June and about 6:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Hickory during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 52 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.