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Prayer times in Temple
Residents of and visitors to Temple can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Temple is a city in the United States, in Texas, with about 72,277 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Temple
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Temple
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Temple change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Temple on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:06 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 10 min, compared with only 10 h 08 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:43 PM and 9:56 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:27 PM and 1:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Temple and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:27 AM | 7:33 AM | 1:37 PM | 5:04 PM | 7:41 PM | 8:47 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:26 AM | 1:31 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:36 PM | 9:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:12 AM | 7:18 AM | 1:22 PM | 4:49 PM | 7:25 PM | 8:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:12 AM | 7:24 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:13 PM | 5:31 PM | 6:43 PM |
Temple 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 Temple is called roughly 21 minutes later than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 2,037 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Temple and distance to Makkah
From Temple you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 43.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 12,601 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Temple and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Temple
Ramadan in Temple: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:59 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:11 PM, about 12 h 02 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 50 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Temple on the map
Temple is located at 31.0982° N, 97.3428° W, in Texas, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Belton, 13 km away. Close by you will find Belton (13 km), Harker Heights (30 km), and Killeen (37 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Temple
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Texas, United States
- Population
- 72,277
- Coordinates
- 31.09823, -97.34278
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 43.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,601 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Temple
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Temple comes roughly 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:27 PM instead of 5:09 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:37 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Temple (UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Temple
- Belton13 km · west
- Harker Heights30 km · west
- Killeen37 km · west
- Fort Cavazos41 km · west
- Copperas Cove53 km · west
- Gatesville53 km · north-west
- Waco54 km · north
- Taylor59 km · south
Prayer times in Temple: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Temple during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 02 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 Temple?
Fajr in Temple depends on the season: about 5:06 AM on 21 June and about 6:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Temple differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Temple is 2,037 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Temple is called about 21 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
Which calculation method is used for Temple?
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 Temple?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:31 PM on 21 December and 8:36 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.