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Prayer times in Merrifield
Muslims living in Merrifield can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Merrifield is a city in the United States, in Virginia, with about 15,212 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Merrifield today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Merrifield
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Merrifield change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Merrifield on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:09 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 54 min, compared with only 9 h 27 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:10 PM and 10:12 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:07 PM and 1:16 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Merrifield and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:59 AM | 7:13 AM | 1:16 PM | 4:42 PM | 7:21 PM | 8:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:09 AM | 5:44 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:07 PM | 8:38 PM | 10:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:44 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:04 AM | 7:24 AM | 12:07 PM | 2:33 PM | 4:50 PM | 6:10 PM |
Compared with Washington D.C., Dhuhr in Merrifield is called about 1 minute later than in Washington D.C., and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute later than in the capital. Merrifield is 17 km from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Merrifield and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Merrifield: 56.4° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 10,648 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Merrifield is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Merrifield
Fasting in Merrifield, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:38 PM and imsak at 5:44 AM on the first day, 11 h 45 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:10 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 Merrifield
Merrifield is located at 38.8743° N, 77.2269° W, in Virginia, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Fairfax, 8 km away. Close by you will find Idylwood (3 km), West Falls Church (4 km), and Vienna (4 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Merrifield
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Virginia, United States
- Population
- 15,212
- Coordinates
- 38.87428, -77.22693
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 56.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,648 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Merrifield
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Merrifield comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:21 PM instead of 5:07 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:16 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Merrifield (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Merrifield
- Idylwood3 km · north-east
- West Falls Church4 km · east
- Vienna4 km · north-west
- Tysons Corner5 km · north
- Annandale6 km · south-east
- Oakton6 km · west
- Fairfax8 km · south-west
- McLean8 km · north-east
Prayer times in Merrifield: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Merrifield 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.
Which calculation method is used for Merrifield?
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 Merrifield?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:50 PM on 21 December and 8:38 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Merrifield?
The Qibla in Merrifield is 56.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,648 km away.
What time is Fajr in Merrifield?
Fajr in Merrifield changes with the seasons: about 4:09 AM on 21 June and about 6:04 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.