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Prayer times in Hanover
Looking for the prayer times in Hanover? 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 Hanover, Pennsylvania. Every figure is computed for 39.8007° N, 76.9830° W, which means the times match Hanover itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Hanover today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Hanover
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Hanover change through the year
Prayer times in Hanover change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:03 AM and Maghrib at 8:40 PM, for a day of 15 h. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:04 AM and Maghrib to 4:46 PM, and the day is just 9 h 21 min. That is a difference of 5 h 39 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:57 AM | 7:12 AM | 1:15 PM | 4:41 PM | 7:20 PM | 8:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:03 AM | 5:40 AM | 1:10 PM | 5:08 PM | 8:40 PM | 10:17 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:42 AM | 6:56 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:04 AM | 7:25 AM | 12:06 PM | 2:29 PM | 4:46 PM | 6:07 PM |
Compared with Washington D.C., Dhuhr in Hanover practically coincides with Washington D.C., and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes later than in the capital. Hanover is 101 km from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Hanover
The Qibla in Hanover is at 56.5° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,574 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 56.5°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Hanover
Ramadan in Hanover: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:43 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:36 PM, roughly 11 h 42 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 71 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Hanover
Hanover is located at 39.8007° N, 76.9830° W, in Pennsylvania, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Westminster, 25 km away. Close by you will find Westminster (25 km), York (28 km), and Reisterstown (39 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Hanover
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Population
- 15,496
- Coordinates
- 39.80066, -76.98304
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 56.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,574 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Hanover
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Hanover is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:15 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:08 PM for the majority, 6:22 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Hanover, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Hanover
- Westminster25 km · south
- York28 km · north-east
- Reisterstown39 km · south
- Eldersburg44 km · south
- Hunt Valley44 km · south-east
- Owings Mills46 km · south
- Cockeysville46 km · south-east
- Carlisle48 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Hanover
What is the Qibla direction in Hanover?
The Qibla in Hanover is 56.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,574 km away.
How long is the fast in Hanover during Ramadan?
About 11 h 42 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Hanover?
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.
Do prayer times in Hanover differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Hanover is 101 km from Washington D.C., towards the north, and Dhuhr in Hanover practically coincides with Washington D.C.
When is Maghrib in Hanover?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:46 PM on 21 December and 8:40 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.