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Prayer times in Herndon
This page shows today’s prayer times in Herndon, Virginia, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is commonly used in the United States.
Prayer times in Herndon today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Herndon prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Herndon change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Herndon move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:09 AM on 21 June and 6:05 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 55 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:51 PM and 8:39 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 54 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 26 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:00 AM | 7:13 AM | 1:17 PM | 4:43 PM | 7:21 PM | 8:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:09 AM | 5:44 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:08 PM | 8:39 PM | 10:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:44 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:28 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:05 AM | 7:25 AM | 12:08 PM | 2:33 PM | 4:51 PM | 6:11 PM |
Compared with Washington D.C., Dhuhr in Herndon comes about 1 minute later than in Washington D.C., and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 2 minutes later than in the capital. Herndon is 31 km from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Herndon
From Herndon you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 56.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,654 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Herndon and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Herndon
Ramadan in Herndon: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:44 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:39 PM, roughly 11 h 44 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; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Herndon on the map
The coordinates of Herndon are 38.9696° N and 77.3861° W. The closest places on our site are Reston (4 km), Oak Hill (5 km), and Sterling (5 km). Fairfax, the nearest administrative centre, is 15 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Virginia.
- Name
- Herndon
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Virginia, United States
- Population
- 24,568
- Coordinates
- 38.96955, -77.38610
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 56.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,654 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Herndon
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Herndon comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:22 PM instead of 5:08 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:17 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page 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 the mosque.
Nearby cities to Herndon
- Reston4 km · east
- Oak Hill5 km · south
- Sterling5 km · north-west
- Great Falls9 km · east
- Chantilly9 km · south-west
- Wolf Trap9 km · east
- South Riding12 km · south-west
- Ashburn12 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Herndon
What is the Qibla direction in Herndon?
The Qibla in Herndon is 56.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,654 km away.
When is Fajr in Herndon?
Fajr in Herndon depends on the season: about 4:09 AM on 21 June and about 6:05 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Herndon?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:51 PM on 21 December and 8:39 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Herndon during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 44 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Herndon differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Herndon is 31 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Herndon is called about 1 minute later than in Washington D.C.