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Prayer times in Schertz
Muslims living in Schertz can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Schertz is a city in the United States, in Texas, with about 43,091 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Schertz today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Schertz prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Schertz change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Schertz on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:16 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 03 min, compared with only 10 h 15 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:49 PM and 9:54 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:31 PM and 1:41 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Schertz and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:32 AM | 7:37 AM | 1:41 PM | 5:08 PM | 7:44 PM | 8:50 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:34 AM | 1:35 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:36 PM | 9:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:16 AM | 7:22 AM | 1:25 PM | 4:52 PM | 7:28 PM | 8:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:13 AM | 7:24 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:20 PM | 5:39 PM | 6:49 PM |
Schertz 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 Schertz comes about 25 minutes later than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 2,204 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Schertz
In Schertz you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 43.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 12,787 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Schertz and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Schertz
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Schertz is around 6:01 AM and iftar at 6:17 PM, for a fast of 12 h 06 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:35 AM and iftar to 6:38 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 53 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Schertz is located
Schertz is located at 29.5522° N, 98.2697° W, in Texas, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is New Braunfels, 22 km away. Nearby places include Universal City (2 km), Cibolo (4 km), and Converse (6 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Schertz
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Texas, United States
- Population
- 43,091
- Coordinates
- 29.55217, -98.26973
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 43.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,787 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Schertz
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Schertz comes about 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:27 PM instead of 5:09 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:41 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen 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.
Prayer times near Schertz
- Universal City2 km · west
- Cibolo4 km · east
- Converse6 km · south-west
- Live Oak7 km · west
- New Braunfels22 km · north-east
- San Antonio26 km · south-west
- Seguin30 km · east
- Canyon Lake36 km · north
Prayer times in Schertz: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Schertz?
Fajr in Schertz depends on the season: about 5:16 AM on 21 June and about 6:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Schertz 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Schertz?
The Qibla in Schertz is 43.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,787 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Schertz?
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 Schertz differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Schertz is 2,204 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Schertz is called about 25 minutes later than in Washington D.C.