City · Virginia
Prayer times in Petersburg
Muslims living in Petersburg can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Petersburg is a city in the United States, in Virginia, with about 32,477 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location 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 Petersburg
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Petersburg
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Petersburg
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Petersburg on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 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 stays between 12:08 PM and 1:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Petersburg and can differ by a minute or two 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 |
Petersburg lies 188 km south of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Petersburg is called about 1 minute later than in Washington D.C. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Petersburg.
Qibla direction in Petersburg
Qibla direction for Petersburg: 56.5° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 10,762 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Petersburg remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Petersburg
For those fasting in Petersburg, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:42 PM and imsak at 5:43 AM on the first day, 11 h 49 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:11 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 Petersburg
Petersburg lies at 37.2279° N, 77.4019° W, in Virginia, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Colonial Heights, 4 km away. Nearby places include Colonial Heights (4 km), Hopewell (13 km), and Chester (15 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Petersburg
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Virginia, United States
- Population
- 32,477
- Coordinates
- 37.22793, -77.40193
- 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
- 10,762 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Petersburg
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Petersburg comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:19 PM instead of 5:04 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.
Prayer times near Petersburg
- Colonial Heights4 km · north
- Hopewell13 km · north-east
- Chester15 km · north
- Meadowbrook25 km · north
- Bon Air36 km · north-west
- Highland Springs36 km · north
- Richmond37 km · north
- Midlothian38 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Petersburg
How long is the fast in Petersburg during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 49 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 Petersburg?
Fajr in Petersburg 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Petersburg?
The Qibla in Petersburg is 56.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,762 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Petersburg?
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 Petersburg?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:56 PM on 21 December and 8:33 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.