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Prayer times in Colonial Heights
Looking for the prayer times in Colonial Heights? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Colonial Heights, Virginia. Every figure is computed for 37.2680° N, 77.4073° W, which means the times match Colonial Heights itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Colonial Heights today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Colonial Heights
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Colonial Heights change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Colonial Heights on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:19 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 44 min, against only 9 h 36 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:13 PM and 10:04 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:08 PM and 1:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Colonial Heights and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:02 AM | 7:13 AM | 1:17 PM | 4:44 PM | 7:21 PM | 8:33 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:19 AM | 5:50 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:04 PM | 8:33 PM | 10:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:46 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:28 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:17 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:02 AM | 7:20 AM | 12:08 PM | 2:38 PM | 4:56 PM | 6:13 PM |
Compared with Washington D.C., Dhuhr in Colonial Heights is called about 1 minute later than in Washington D.C., and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 4 minutes earlier than in the capital. Colonial Heights is 184 km from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Colonial Heights
From Colonial Heights you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 56.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,760 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Colonial Heights 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.
Fasting hours in Colonial Heights during Ramadan
Fasting in Colonial Heights, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:42 PM and imsak at 5:43 AM on the first day, 11 h 48 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:11 PM and the fast lasts 12 h 53 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Colonial Heights on the map
Colonial Heights is located at 37.2680° N, 77.4073° W, in Virginia, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Petersburg, 4 km away. Close by you will find Petersburg (4 km), Chester (10 km), and Hopewell (11 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Colonial Heights
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Virginia, United States
- Population
- 17,820
- Coordinates
- 37.26804, -77.40726
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 56.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,760 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Colonial Heights
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Colonial Heights is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:17 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:04 PM for the majority, 6:19 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Colonial Heights and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Colonial Heights
- Petersburg4 km · south
- Chester10 km · north
- Hopewell11 km · east
- Meadowbrook21 km · north
- Bon Air32 km · north-west
- Highland Springs32 km · north
- Richmond32 km · north
- Midlothian34 km · north-west
Prayer times in Colonial Heights: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Colonial Heights?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Colonial Heights?
The Qibla in Colonial Heights is 56.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,760 km away.
Do prayer times in Colonial Heights differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Colonial Heights is 184 km from Washington D.C., towards the south, and Dhuhr in Colonial Heights is called roughly 1 minute later than in Washington D.C.
What time is Fajr in Colonial Heights?
Fajr in Colonial Heights depends on the season: about 4:19 AM on 21 June and about 6:02 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Colonial Heights during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 48 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.