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Prayer times in Richmond
Looking for the adhan times in Richmond? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Richmond, Virginia. Every figure is computed for 37.5538° N, 77.4603° W, which means the times match Richmond itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Richmond today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Richmond
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Richmond
It is useful to know how prayer times in Richmond move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:17 AM on 21 June and 6:03 AM on 21 December, a shift of 1 h 45 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:55 PM and 8:34 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 46 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 34 min around 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 | 6:02 AM | 7:14 AM | 1:17 PM | 4:44 PM | 7:22 PM | 8:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:17 AM | 5:49 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:05 PM | 8:34 PM | 10:06 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 | 6:03 AM | 7:21 AM | 12:08 PM | 2:37 PM | 4:55 PM | 6:13 PM |
Richmond lies 154 km south of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Richmond is called about 2 minutes later than in Washington D.C. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Richmond.
Qibla direction in Richmond
Qibla direction for Richmond: 56.4° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 10,746 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Richmond remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Richmond during Ramadan
Ramadan in Richmond: 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, 5:41 PM, about 11 h 48 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 65 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Richmond
Richmond lies at 37.5538° N, 77.4603° W, in Virginia, in the United States. Close by you will find Bon Air (9 km), Tuckahoe (9 km), and Mechanicsville (10 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Richmond
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Virginia, United States
- Population
- 226,610
- Coordinates
- 37.55376, -77.46026
- 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
- 10,746 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Richmond
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Richmond comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:20 PM instead of 5:05 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:17 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Richmond and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Richmond
- Bon Air9 km · west
- Tuckahoe9 km · north-west
- Mechanicsville10 km · north-east
- Laurel11 km · north-west
- Highland Springs12 km · east
- Meadowbrook12 km · south
- Short Pump17 km · north-west
- Midlothian17 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Richmond
When is Maghrib in Richmond?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:55 PM on 21 December and 8:34 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Richmond?
The Qibla in Richmond is 56.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,746 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Richmond?
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 Richmond differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Richmond is 154 km from Washington D.C., towards the south, and Dhuhr in Richmond is called about 2 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
When is Fajr in Richmond?
Fajr in Richmond changes with the seasons: about 4:17 AM on 21 June and about 6:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.