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Prayer times in Bedford
This page shows today’s prayer times in Bedford, Texas, 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 the usual reference in the United States.
Adhan times in Bedford today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Bedford prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Bedford change through the year
Prayer times in Bedford vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:58 AM and Maghrib at 8:40 PM, giving a day of 14 h 19 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:14 AM and Maghrib to 5:26 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 59 min. The difference 4 h 20 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 | 6:25 AM | 7:32 AM | 1:36 PM | 5:03 PM | 7:40 PM | 8:48 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:58 AM | 6:21 AM | 1:30 PM | 5:13 PM | 8:40 PM | 10:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:09 AM | 7:17 AM | 1:21 PM | 4:48 PM | 7:24 PM | 8:32 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:14 AM | 7:27 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:08 PM | 5:26 PM | 6:40 PM |
Bedford is in a different time zone from the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Bedford comes roughly 20 minutes later than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,928 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in Bedford
The Qibla in Bedford is at 43.2° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,447 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 43.2°.
Fasting hours in Bedford during Ramadan
For those fasting in Bedford, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:08 PM and imsak at 5:59 AM on the first day, 11 h 58 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:32 PM and the fast lasts 12 h 53 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Where Bedford is located
Bedford is located at 32.8440° N, 97.1431° W, in Texas, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Fort Worth, 21 km away. Close by you will find Hurst (3 km), Colleyville (4 km), and Euless (6 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bedford
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Texas, United States
- Population
- 49,337
- Coordinates
- 32.84402, -97.14307
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 43.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,447 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Bedford
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Bedford comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:29 PM instead of 5:13 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:36 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Bedford and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Bedford
- Hurst3 km · south-west
- Colleyville4 km · north
- Euless6 km · east
- North Richland Hills8 km · west
- Watauga11 km · west
- Southlake11 km · north
- Grapevine12 km · north-east
- Arlington12 km · south
Prayer times in Bedford: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Bedford?
The Qibla in Bedford is 43.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,447 km away.
How long is the fast in Bedford during Ramadan?
About 11 h 58 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Bedford?
Fajr in Bedford depends on the season: about 4:58 AM on 21 June and about 6:14 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Bedford?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:26 PM on 21 December and 8:40 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Bedford?
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.