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Prayer times in Raleigh
This page shows today’s salah times in Raleigh, North Carolina, 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.
Today’s prayer times in Raleigh
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Raleigh
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Raleigh by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Raleigh on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:31 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 35 min, against only 9 h 44 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:21 PM and 10:02 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:13 PM and 1:22 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Raleigh and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:08 AM | 7:18 AM | 1:22 PM | 4:49 PM | 7:26 PM | 8:36 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:31 AM | 5:59 AM | 1:16 PM | 5:06 PM | 8:34 PM | 10:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:53 AM | 7:03 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:34 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:20 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:04 AM | 7:21 AM | 12:13 PM | 2:47 PM | 5:05 PM | 6:21 PM |
Raleigh lies 375 km south-west of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Raleigh is called about 6 minutes later than in Washington D.C. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Raleigh.
Qibla in Raleigh and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Raleigh is at 55.8° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,944 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 55.8°.
Fasting hours in Raleigh during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Raleigh is at about 5:47 AM and iftar at 5:49 PM, for a fast of 11 h 52 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:14 AM and iftar to 6:17 PM, for a fast of 12 h 53 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Raleigh on the map
The coordinates of Raleigh are 35.7721° N and 78.6386° W. The nearest cities on our site are Garner (7 km), Cary (13 km), and Morrisville (18 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around North Carolina.
- Name
- Raleigh
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- North Carolina, United States
- Population
- 482,295
- Coordinates
- 35.77210, -78.63861
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 55.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,944 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Raleigh
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Raleigh is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:22 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:06 PM for the majority, 6:21 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Raleigh and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Raleigh
- Garner7 km · south
- Cary13 km · west
- Morrisville18 km · west
- Apex20 km · west
- Clayton21 km · south-east
- Holly Springs22 km · south-west
- Fuquay-Varina25 km · south-west
- Wake Forest26 km · north-east
Prayer times in Raleigh: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Raleigh?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:05 PM on 21 December and 8:34 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Raleigh during Ramadan?
About 11 h 52 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Raleigh?
The Qibla in Raleigh is 55.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,944 km away.
Do prayer times in Raleigh differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Raleigh is 375 km from Washington D.C., towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Raleigh comes roughly 6 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
Which calculation method is used for Raleigh?
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.