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Prayer times in Sterling
This page shows today’s salah times in Sterling, 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 Sterling
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Sterling
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sterling change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Sterling on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:09 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 55 min, against only 9 h 26 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:11 PM and 10:14 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:08 PM and 1:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sterling and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:00 AM | 7:13 AM | 1:17 PM | 4:43 PM | 7:22 PM | 8:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:09 AM | 5:44 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:08 PM | 8:39 PM | 10:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:45 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 |
Sterling is located 36 km west of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Sterling comes about 2 minutes later than in Washington D.C. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Sterling.
Qibla direction in Sterling
The Qibla in Sterling is at 56.3° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,655 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 56.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Sterling
Ramadan in Sterling: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, 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 69 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Sterling on the map
Sterling is located at 39.0062° N, 77.4286° W, in Virginia, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Leesburg, 17 km away. Close by you will find Herndon (5 km), Ashburn (7 km), and Reston (9 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sterling
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Virginia, United States
- Population
- 27,822
- Coordinates
- 39.00622, -77.42860
- 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
- 10,655 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sterling
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Sterling comes about 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.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Sterling in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Sterling
- Herndon5 km · south-east
- Ashburn7 km · north-west
- Reston9 km · south-east
- Oak Hill9 km · south
- South Riding12 km · south-west
- Great Falls12 km · east
- Chantilly12 km · south
- Wolf Trap14 km · south-east
Prayer times in Sterling: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Sterling during Ramadan?
About 11 h 44 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Sterling?
The Qibla in Sterling is 56.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,655 km away.
Do prayer times in Sterling differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Sterling is 36 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Sterling comes about 2 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
Which calculation method is used for Sterling?
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 Sterling?
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.