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Prayer times in Spanaway
This page shows today’s prayer times in Spanaway, Washington, worked out 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.
Salah times in Spanaway today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Spanaway prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Spanaway change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Spanaway on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:13 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 55 min, against only 8 h 30 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:56 PM and 11:10 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:08 PM and 1:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Spanaway and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:48 AM | 7:13 AM | 1:17 PM | 4:39 PM | 7:22 PM | 8:47 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:13 AM | 5:14 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:25 PM | 9:09 PM | 11:10 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:33 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:20 AM | 7:53 AM | 12:08 PM | 2:06 PM | 4:23 PM | 5:56 PM |
Spanaway does not use the same time zone as the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Spanaway is called about 2 minutes later than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 3,747 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Spanaway
Qibla direction for Spanaway: 17.5° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 12,190 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Spanaway remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Spanaway
Ramadan in Spanaway: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:50 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:23 PM, roughly 11 h 24 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 56 min, longer by 92 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Spanaway is located
Spanaway lies at 47.1040° N, 122.4346° W, in Washington, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Tacoma, 17 km away. Nearby places include Parkland (6 km), Frederickson (6 km), and Lakewood (10 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Spanaway
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Washington, United States
- Population
- 27,227
- Coordinates
- 47.10399, -122.43457
- Time zone
- UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 17.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,190 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Spanaway
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Spanaway comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:39 PM instead of 5:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:17 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Spanaway (UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Spanaway
- Parkland6 km · north
- Frederickson6 km · east
- Lakewood10 km · north-west
- Graham12 km · south-east
- South Hill13 km · east
- Puyallup14 km · north-east
- Tacoma17 km · north
- University Place17 km · north-west
Prayer times in Spanaway: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Spanaway?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Spanaway?
The Qibla in Spanaway is 17.5° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,190 km away.
How long is the fast in Spanaway during Ramadan?
About 11 h 24 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 56 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Spanaway?
Fajr in Spanaway depends on the season: about 3:13 AM on 21 June and about 6:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Spanaway differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Spanaway is 3,747 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Spanaway comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Washington D.C.