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Prayer times in Altoona
Muslims living in Altoona can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Altoona is a city in the United States, in Pennsylvania, with about 45,344 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Altoona
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Altoona
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Altoona change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Altoona move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:04 AM on 21 June and 6:11 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 07 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:50 PM and 8:48 PM. Daylight reaches 15 h 04 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 17 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:02 AM | 7:17 AM | 1:21 PM | 4:46 PM | 7:26 PM | 8:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:04 AM | 5:43 AM | 1:15 PM | 5:15 PM | 8:48 PM | 10:27 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:47 AM | 7:02 AM | 1:06 PM | 4:31 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:11 AM | 7:33 AM | 12:12 PM | 2:32 PM | 4:50 PM | 6:12 PM |
Compared with Washington D.C., Dhuhr in Altoona comes about 5 minutes later than in Washington D.C., and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 11 minutes later than in the capital. Altoona is 215 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Altoona
From Altoona you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 55.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,629 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Altoona 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Altoona
Ramadan in Altoona: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:49 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:40 PM, about 11 h 41 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 72 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Altoona is located
The coordinates of Altoona are 40.5187° N and 78.3947° W. The nearest cities on our site are Johnstown (49 km), State College (54 km), and Chambersburg (90 km). Chambersburg, the nearest administrative centre, is 90 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Pennsylvania.
- Name
- Altoona
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Population
- 45,344
- Coordinates
- 40.51868, -78.39474
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 55.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,629 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Altoona
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Altoona comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:29 PM instead of 5:15 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:21 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Altoona (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Altoona
- Johnstown49 km · south-west
- State College54 km · north-east
- Chambersburg90 km · south-east
- Cumberland101 km · south
- Carlisle108 km · east
- Murrysville111 km · west
- Hagerstown113 km · south-east
- Plum115 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Altoona
Do prayer times in Altoona differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Altoona is 215 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Altoona is called about 5 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
How long is the fast in Altoona during Ramadan?
About 11 h 41 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Altoona?
Fajr in Altoona depends on the season: about 4:04 AM on 21 June and about 6:11 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Altoona?
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 Altoona?
The Qibla in Altoona is 55.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,629 km away.