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Prayer times in Galveston
This page shows today’s prayer times in Galveston, Texas, calculated 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 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 Galveston today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Galveston
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Galveston by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Galveston on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:03 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 01 min, against only 10 h 16 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:36 PM and 9:39 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:17 PM and 1:27 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Galveston and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:18 AM | 7:23 AM | 1:27 PM | 4:54 PM | 7:31 PM | 8:36 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:03 AM | 6:20 AM | 1:21 PM | 4:55 PM | 8:22 PM | 9:39 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:03 AM | 7:08 AM | 1:12 PM | 4:38 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:20 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:59 AM | 7:09 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:07 PM | 5:25 PM | 6:36 PM |
Galveston does not use the same time zone as the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Galveston comes about 11 minutes later than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference depends on the 1,947 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Galveston
The Qibla in Galveston is at 46.1° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,570 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 46.1°.
Fasting hours in Galveston during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Galveston is around 5:47 AM and iftar at 6:03 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 06 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:21 AM and iftar to 6:24 PM, for a fast of 12 h 53 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Galveston on the map
Galveston is located at 29.3014° N, 94.7977° W, in Texas, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Angleton, 63 km away. Nearby places include Texas City (14 km), La Marque (18 km), and Dickinson (30 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Galveston
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Texas, United States
- Population
- 50,180
- Coordinates
- 29.30135, -94.79770
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 46.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,570 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Galveston
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Galveston comes about 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:13 PM instead of 4:55 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:27 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Galveston and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Galveston
- Texas City14 km · north-west
- La Marque18 km · north-west
- Dickinson30 km · north-west
- League City37 km · north-west
- Alvin45 km · west
- La Porte46 km · north-west
- Friendswood47 km · north-west
- Baytown51 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Galveston
Which calculation method is used for Galveston?
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.
Do prayer times in Galveston differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Galveston is 1,947 km from Washington D.C., towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Galveston comes roughly 11 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
How long is the fast in Galveston during Ramadan?
About 12 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Galveston?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:25 PM on 21 December and 8:22 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Galveston?
Fajr in Galveston depends on the season: about 5:03 AM on 21 June and about 5:59 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.