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Prayer times in West Chester
Muslims living in West Chester can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. West Chester is a city in the United States, in Pennsylvania, with about 19,842 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in West Chester today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for West Chester
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in West Chester change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in West Chester on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:56 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 01 min, against only 9 h 20 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:02 PM and 10:12 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:00 PM and 1:10 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of West Chester and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:52 AM | 7:06 AM | 1:10 PM | 4:36 PM | 7:14 PM | 8:29 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:56 AM | 5:34 AM | 1:04 PM | 5:03 PM | 8:35 PM | 10:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:36 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:59 AM | 7:20 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:23 PM | 4:40 PM | 6:02 PM |
Compared with Washington D.C., Dhuhr in West Chester is called about 6 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 2 minutes earlier than in the capital. West Chester is 171 km from the capital, towards the north-east. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from West Chester
The Qibla in West Chester is at 57.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,466 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 points to 57.4°.
Fasting hours in West Chester during Ramadan
Ramadan in West Chester: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:38 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:30 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 West Chester is located
The coordinates of West Chester are 39.9610° N and 75.6080° W. The closest places on our site are Phoenixville (20 km), Wayne (21 km), and King of Prussia (23 km). Wilmington, the nearest administrative centre, is 24 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Pennsylvania.
- Name
- West Chester
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Population
- 19,842
- Coordinates
- 39.96097, -75.60804
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 57.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,466 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in West Chester
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in West Chester comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:17 PM instead of 5:03 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:10 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through West Chester, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to West Chester
- Phoenixville20 km · north-east
- Wayne21 km · north-east
- King of Prussia23 km · north-east
- Radnor23 km · north-east
- Wilmington24 km · south
- Springfield25 km · east
- Chester25 km · south-east
- Havertown26 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in West Chester
Which calculation method is used for West Chester?
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 West Chester?
Fajr in West Chester depends on the season: about 3:56 AM on 21 June and about 5:59 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in West Chester?
The Qibla in West Chester is 57.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,466 km away.
Do prayer times in West Chester differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. West Chester is 171 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in West Chester is called about 6 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
When is Maghrib in West Chester?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:40 PM on 21 December and 8:35 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.