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Prayer times in Sumter
This page shows today’s salah times in Sumter, South Carolina, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is commonly used in the United States.
Namaz times in Sumter today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Sumter prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Sumter
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Sumter on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:46 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 25 min, against only 9 h 54 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:31 PM and 10:00 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:19 PM and 1:29 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sumter and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:17 AM | 7:25 AM | 1:29 PM | 4:56 PM | 7:33 PM | 8:42 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:46 AM | 6:11 AM | 1:23 PM | 5:08 PM | 8:36 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:01 AM | 7:10 AM | 1:14 PM | 4:41 PM | 7:17 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:08 AM | 7:23 AM | 12:19 PM | 2:58 PM | 5:16 PM | 6:31 PM |
Compared with Washington D.C., Dhuhr in Sumter is called roughly 13 minutes later than in Washington D.C., and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute earlier than in the capital. Sumter is 627 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Sumter
The Qibla in Sumter is at 55.0° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,189 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 55.0°.
Fasting hours in Sumter during Ramadan
Ramadan in Sumter: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:53 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:59 PM, roughly 11 h 56 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 57 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Sumter
The coordinates of Sumter are 33.9204° N and 80.3415° W. The closest places on our site are Florence (61 km), Columbia (65 km), and Saint Andrews (71 km). Florence, the nearest administrative centre, is 61 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around South Carolina.
- Name
- Sumter
- Type
- City
- Part of
- South Carolina, United States
- Population
- 40,816
- Coordinates
- 33.92044, -80.34147
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 55.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,189 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sumter
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Sumter comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:24 PM instead of 5:08 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:29 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Sumter
- Florence61 km · north-east
- Columbia65 km · west
- Saint Andrews71 km · west
- Seven Oaks76 km · west
- Lexington83 km · west
- Summerville101 km · south
- Goose Creek108 km · south
- Hanahan115 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sumter
Which calculation method is used for Sumter?
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 Sumter?
Fajr in Sumter depends on the season: about 4:46 AM on 21 June and about 6:08 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Sumter?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:16 PM on 21 December and 8:36 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Sumter during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 56 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 Sumter?
The Qibla in Sumter is 55.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,189 km away.