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Prayer times in West Odessa
Residents of and visitors to West Odessa can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. West Odessa is a city in the United States, in Texas, with about 22,707 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in West Odessa
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for West Odessa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in West Odessa change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in West Odessa on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:24 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 14 min, compared with only 10 h 04 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:03 PM and 10:20 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:48 PM and 1:57 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of West Odessa and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:47 AM | 7:54 AM | 1:57 PM | 5:25 PM | 8:01 PM | 9:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:24 AM | 6:45 AM | 1:52 PM | 5:32 PM | 8:59 PM | 10:20 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:32 AM | 7:39 AM | 1:42 PM | 5:09 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:52 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:34 AM | 7:46 AM | 12:48 PM | 3:32 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:03 PM |
West Odessa 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 West Odessa comes roughly 42 minutes later than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 2,429 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in West Odessa
In West Odessa you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 39.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 12,862 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of West Odessa 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 West Odessa
Fasting in West Odessa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:30 PM and imsak at 6:20 AM on the first day, 12 h 01 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:54 PM for a fast of 12 h 53 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
About West Odessa
The coordinates of West Odessa are 31.8424° N and 102.4988° W. The closest places on our site are Odessa (12 km), Midland (43 km), and Big Spring (106 km). Odessa, the nearest administrative centre, is 12 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Texas.
- Name
- West Odessa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Texas, United States
- Population
- 22,707
- Coordinates
- 31.84235, -102.49876
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 39.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,862 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in West Odessa
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in West Odessa comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:49 PM instead of 5:32 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:57 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through West Odessa, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to West Odessa
- Odessa12 km · east
- Midland43 km · north-east
- Big Spring106 km · north-east
- Hobbs113 km · north-west
- Carlsbad175 km · west
- San Angelo200 km · east
- Lubbock202 km · north
- Roswell256 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in West Odessa
Which calculation method is used for West Odessa?
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 West Odessa differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. West Odessa is 2,429 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in West Odessa is called roughly 42 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
How long is the fast in West Odessa during Ramadan?
About 12 h 01 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 West Odessa?
Fajr in West Odessa changes with the seasons: about 5:24 AM on 21 June and about 6:34 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in West Odessa?
The Qibla in West Odessa is 39.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,862 km away.