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Prayer times in Portsmouth
Looking for the adhan times in Portsmouth? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Portsmouth, Ohio. Every figure is computed for 38.7317° N, 82.9977° W, which means the times match Portsmouth itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Portsmouth
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Portsmouth
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Portsmouth
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Portsmouth on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:33 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 53 min, compared with only 9 h 27 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:33 PM and 10:35 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:30 PM and 1:39 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Portsmouth and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:23 AM | 7:36 AM | 1:39 PM | 5:06 PM | 7:44 PM | 8:57 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:33 AM | 6:07 AM | 1:34 PM | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 10:35 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:07 AM | 7:20 AM | 1:24 PM | 4:50 PM | 7:28 PM | 8:41 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:27 AM | 7:46 AM | 12:30 PM | 2:56 PM | 5:14 PM | 6:33 PM |
Compared with Washington D.C., Dhuhr in Portsmouth comes about 24 minutes later than in Washington D.C., and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 23 minutes later than in the capital. Portsmouth is 517 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Portsmouth
From Portsmouth you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 52.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,064 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Portsmouth and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Portsmouth
Ramadan in Portsmouth: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:07 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:02 PM, about 11 h 45 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 68 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Portsmouth on the map
Portsmouth is located at 38.7317° N, 82.9977° W, in Ohio, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Huntington, 59 km away. Close by you will find Ashland (42 km), Meads (43 km), and Huntington (59 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Portsmouth
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ohio, United States
- Population
- 20,409
- Coordinates
- 38.73174, -82.99767
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 52.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,064 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Portsmouth
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Portsmouth comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:44 PM instead of 5:30 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:39 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Portsmouth (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Portsmouth
- Ashland42 km · south-east
- Meads43 km · south-east
- Huntington59 km · south-east
- Chillicothe67 km · north
- Athens102 km · north-east
- Lancaster114 km · north
- Charleston126 km · east
- Grove City128 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Portsmouth
Which calculation method is used for Portsmouth?
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 Fajr in Portsmouth?
Fajr in Portsmouth changes with the seasons: about 4:33 AM on 21 June and about 6:27 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Portsmouth during Ramadan?
About 11 h 45 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 Portsmouth?
The Qibla in Portsmouth is 52.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,064 km away.
When is Maghrib in Portsmouth?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:14 PM on 21 December and 9:00 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.