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Prayer times in Portsmouth
This page shows today’s salah times in Portsmouth, Virginia, calculated 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is the usual reference in the United States.
Today’s prayer times in Portsmouth
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Portsmouth prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Portsmouth change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Portsmouth on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:16 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 41 min, against only 9 h 38 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:10 PM and 9:58 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:03 PM and 1:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Portsmouth and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:58 AM | 7:09 AM | 1:13 PM | 4:39 PM | 7:17 PM | 8:28 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:16 AM | 5:46 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:59 PM | 8:28 PM | 9:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:42 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:57 AM | 7:14 AM | 12:03 PM | 2:35 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:10 PM |
Portsmouth is located 238 km south of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Portsmouth comes roughly 3 minutes earlier 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 Portsmouth.
Qibla direction in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 57.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,704 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth during Ramadan
Fasting in Portsmouth, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:38 PM and imsak at 5:39 AM on the first day, 11 h 49 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:07 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.
About Portsmouth
The coordinates of Portsmouth are 36.8354° N and 76.2983° W. The closest places on our site are Norfolk (2 km), Chesapeake (3 km), and Portsmouth Heights (6 km). Norfolk, the nearest administrative centre, is 2 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Virginia.
- Name
- Portsmouth
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Virginia, United States
- Population
- 96,201
- Coordinates
- 36.83543, -76.29827
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 57.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,704 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Portsmouth
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Portsmouth takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:13 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:59 PM for the majority, 6:14 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Portsmouth, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Portsmouth
- Norfolk2 km · north-east
- Chesapeake3 km · south-east
- Portsmouth Heights6 km · west
- Newport News20 km · north-west
- Hampton22 km · north
- East Hampton23 km · north
- Suffolk28 km · south-west
- Virginia Beach29 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Portsmouth
When is Fajr in Portsmouth?
Fajr in Portsmouth changes with the seasons: about 4:16 AM on 21 June and about 5:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Portsmouth?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:52 PM on 21 December and 8:28 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Portsmouth?
The Qibla in Portsmouth is 57.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,704 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Portsmouth?
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.
Do prayer times in Portsmouth differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Portsmouth is 238 km from Washington D.C., towards the south, and Dhuhr in Portsmouth comes about 3 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.