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Prayer times in Franconia
This page shows today’s prayer times in Franconia, Virginia, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is the usual reference in the United States.
Salah times in Franconia today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Franconia
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Franconia change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Franconia on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:09 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 53 min, against only 9 h 27 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:10 PM and 10:11 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:07 PM and 1:16 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Franconia and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:59 AM | 7:12 AM | 1:16 PM | 4:42 PM | 7:20 PM | 8:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:09 AM | 5:44 AM | 1:10 PM | 5:06 PM | 8:37 PM | 10:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:44 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:17 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:03 AM | 7:23 AM | 12:07 PM | 2:32 PM | 4:50 PM | 6:10 PM |
Compared with Washington D.C., Dhuhr in Franconia comes at almost exactly the same time as Washington D.C., and on the 21 June Maghrib falls at almost the same minute in both places. Franconia is 16 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Franconia and distance to Makkah
From Franconia you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 56.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,648 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Franconia 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Franconia
Ramadan in Franconia: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:43 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:38 PM, roughly 11 h 45 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 68 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Franconia is located
The coordinates of Franconia are 38.7821° N and 77.1464° W. The closest places on our site are Rose Hill (3 km), Springfield (4 km), and Lincolnia (4 km). Alexandria, the nearest administrative centre, is 9 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Virginia.
- Name
- Franconia
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Virginia, United States
- Population
- 18,245
- Coordinates
- 38.78206, -77.14637
- 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
- 10,648 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Franconia
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Franconia comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:21 PM instead of 5:06 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:16 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Franconia and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Franconia
- Rose Hill3 km · east
- Springfield4 km · west
- Lincolnia4 km · north
- West Springfield7 km · west
- Hybla Valley7 km · south-east
- Annandale7 km · north-west
- Woodlawn7 km · south
- Baileys Crossroads8 km · north
Prayer times in Franconia: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Franconia?
Fajr in Franconia depends on the season: about 4:09 AM on 21 June and about 6:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Franconia?
The Qibla in Franconia is 56.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,648 km away.
How long is the fast in Franconia during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 45 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Franconia differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Franconia is 16 km from Washington D.C., towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Franconia comes at almost exactly the same time as Washington D.C.
When is Maghrib in Franconia?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:50 PM on 21 December and 8:37 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.