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Prayer times in Waco
Muslims living in Waco can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Waco is a city in the United States, in Texas, with about 132,356 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.
Prayer times in Waco today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Waco
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Waco
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Waco on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:04 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 12 min, against only 10 h 06 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:42 PM and 9:57 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:27 PM and 1:36 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Waco and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:26 AM | 7:33 AM | 1:36 PM | 5:03 PM | 7:40 PM | 8:47 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:24 AM | 1:30 PM | 5:10 PM | 8:37 PM | 9:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:11 AM | 7:17 AM | 1:21 PM | 4:48 PM | 7:24 PM | 8:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:12 AM | 7:24 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:11 PM | 5:29 PM | 6:42 PM |
Waco 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 Waco is called roughly 20 minutes later than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference comes from the 1,995 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Waco
The Qibla in Waco is at 43.6° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,552 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 43.6°.
Ramadan timetable for Waco
Ramadan in Waco: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:58 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:09 PM, about 12 h 01 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 51 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Waco is located
The coordinates of Waco are 31.5493° N and 97.1467° W. The nearest cities on our site are Temple (54 km), Gatesville (58 km), and Belton (63 km). Gatesville, the nearest administrative centre, is 58 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Texas.
- Name
- Waco
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Texas, United States
- Population
- 132,356
- Coordinates
- 31.54933, -97.14667
- 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
- 12,552 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Waco
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Waco takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:36 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 77 minutes around 21 June: 5:10 PM for the majority, 6:27 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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.
Nearby cities to Waco
- Temple54 km · south
- Gatesville58 km · west
- Belton63 km · south-west
- Harker Heights71 km · south-west
- Killeen73 km · south-west
- Fort Cavazos75 km · south-west
- Copperas Cove86 km · south-west
- Corsicana88 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Waco
Which calculation method is used for Waco?
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 Waco?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:29 PM on 21 December and 8:37 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Waco differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Waco is 1,995 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Waco is called about 20 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
When is Fajr in Waco?
Fajr in Waco depends on the season: about 5:04 AM on 21 June and about 6:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Waco?
The Qibla in Waco is 43.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,552 km away.