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Prayer times in Lancaster
Muslims living in Lancaster can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Lancaster is a city in the United States, in Pennsylvania, with about 59,339 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 Lancaster
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Lancaster prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Lancaster change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Lancaster on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:59 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 01 min, against only 9 h 20 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:04 PM and 10:16 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:03 PM and 1:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Lancaster and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:54 AM | 7:09 AM | 1:13 PM | 4:38 PM | 7:17 PM | 8:32 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:59 AM | 5:36 AM | 1:07 PM | 5:06 PM | 8:38 PM | 10:16 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:39 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:02 AM | 7:24 AM | 12:03 PM | 2:25 PM | 4:43 PM | 6:04 PM |
Lancaster lies 142 km north-east of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Lancaster comes about 3 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Lancaster.
Qibla direction in Lancaster
Qibla direction for Lancaster: 57.0° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 10,511 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Lancaster is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Lancaster
Ramadan in Lancaster: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:41 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:33 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; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Lancaster is located
Lancaster lies at 40.0379° N, 76.3055° W, in Pennsylvania, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Lebanon, 35 km away. Nearby places include Lebanon (35 km), York (37 km), and Reading (46 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Lancaster
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Population
- 59,339
- Coordinates
- 40.03788, -76.30551
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 57.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,511 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Lancaster
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Lancaster comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:20 PM instead of 5:06 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:13 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Lancaster (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Lancaster
- Lebanon35 km · north
- York37 km · west
- Reading46 km · north-east
- Bel Air North54 km · south
- Harrisburg56 km · north-west
- Bel Air South59 km · south
- Aberdeen60 km · south
- West Chester60 km · east
Prayer times in Lancaster: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Lancaster during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 42 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Lancaster?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:43 PM on 21 December and 8:38 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Lancaster?
Fajr in Lancaster changes with the seasons: about 3:59 AM on 21 June and about 6:02 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Lancaster differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Lancaster is 142 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Lancaster comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
Which calculation method is used for Lancaster?
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.