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Prayer times in Bristol
This page shows today’s prayer times in Bristol, Tennessee, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is the usual reference in the United States.
Today’s prayer times in Bristol
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Bristol
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Bristol change through the year
Prayer times in Bristol change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:41 AM and Maghrib at 8:51 PM, giving a day of 14 h 40 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:20 AM and Maghrib to 5:17 PM, and the day is just 9 h 40 min. That is a difference of 5 h 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 | 6:22 AM | 7:33 AM | 1:36 PM | 5:03 PM | 7:40 PM | 8:52 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:41 AM | 6:11 AM | 1:31 PM | 5:22 PM | 8:51 PM | 10:20 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:06 AM | 7:17 AM | 1:21 PM | 4:48 PM | 7:24 PM | 8:35 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:20 AM | 7:37 AM | 12:27 PM | 2:59 PM | 5:17 PM | 6:34 PM |
Bristol is located 520 km south-west of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Bristol comes about 21 minutes later than in Washington D.C. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Bristol.
Qibla in Bristol and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Bristol: 53.3° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 11,151 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Bristol is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Bristol during Ramadan
Ramadan in Bristol: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:02 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:02 PM, roughly 11 h 50 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 63 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Bristol on the map
Bristol is located at 36.5951° N, 82.1887° W, in Tennessee, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Boone, 62 km away. Nearby places include Kingsport (34 km), Johnson City (35 km), and Boone (62 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bristol
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tennessee, United States
- Population
- 26,666
- Coordinates
- 36.59511, -82.18874
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 53.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,151 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bristol
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bristol takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:36 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:22 PM for the majority, 6:37 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Bristol and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Bristol
- Kingsport34 km · west
- Johnson City35 km · south-west
- Boone62 km · south-east
- Greeneville75 km · south-west
- Lenoir96 km · south-east
- Morganton105 km · south-east
- Morristown108 km · south-west
- Asheville115 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bristol
When is Maghrib in Bristol?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:17 PM on 21 December and 8:51 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Bristol differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Bristol is 520 km from Washington D.C., towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Bristol is called roughly 21 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
What is the Qibla direction in Bristol?
The Qibla in Bristol is 53.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,151 km away.
How long is the fast in Bristol during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 50 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 Bristol?
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.