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Prayer times in Mercedes
This page shows today’s prayer times in Mercedes, 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.
Today’s prayer times in Mercedes
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Mercedes
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Mercedes change through the year
Prayer times in Mercedes change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 5:26 AM and Maghrib at 8:27 PM, giving a day of 13 h 47 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:06 AM and Maghrib to 5:45 PM, and the day is just 10 h 30 min. That is a difference of 3 h 16 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:32 AM | 7:36 AM | 1:39 PM | 5:06 PM | 7:43 PM | 8:46 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:26 AM | 6:40 AM | 1:33 PM | 4:59 PM | 8:27 PM | 9:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:17 AM | 7:21 AM | 1:24 PM | 4:50 PM | 7:27 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:06 AM | 7:15 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:25 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:53 PM |
Mercedes does not use the same time zone as the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Mercedes is called about 23 minutes later than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference depends on the 2,407 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Mercedes
Qibla from Mercedes: 44.8° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 13,035 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Mercedes remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Mercedes
Ramadan in Mercedes: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:57 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:20 PM, about 12 h 13 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 41 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Mercedes on the map
The coordinates of Mercedes are 26.1498° N and 97.9136° W. The nearest cities on our site are Weslaco (8 km), Donna (14 km), and Alamo (21 km). Edinburg, the nearest administrative centre, is 30 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Texas.
- Name
- Mercedes
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Texas, United States
- Population
- 16,657
- Coordinates
- 26.14980, -97.91361
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 44.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,035 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mercedes
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Mercedes comes roughly 80 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:19 PM instead of 4:59 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:39 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Mercedes (UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mercedes
What is the Qibla direction in Mercedes?
The Qibla in Mercedes is 44.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,035 km away.
How long is the fast in Mercedes during Ramadan?
About 12 h 13 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 Mercedes?
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 Maghrib in Mercedes?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:45 PM on 21 December and 8:27 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Mercedes differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Mercedes is 2,407 km from Washington D.C., towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Mercedes comes about 23 minutes later than in Washington D.C.