Prayer Times inWashington DC
Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) · August 2026
About prayer times in Washington DC
Washington DC sees a clear seasonal swing in daylight, so Fajr and Isha move noticeably between summer and winter. From the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), the convention most used across North America.
Want to understand these times? Read how prayer times are calculated, when each prayer begins and ends, the calculation methods used around the world, and how to find the Qibla.
Qibla Direction
57° ENE from Washington DC
10,632 km to Makkah
Sun Cycle
Daylight: 13h 34m
Hijri Calendar
August 2026 Timetable
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sat | 04:44 | 06:09 | 13:15 | 17:06 | 20:19 | 21:44 |
| 2 Sun | 04:45 | 06:10 | 13:15 | 17:05 | 20:18 | 21:43 |
| 3 Mon | 04:46 | 06:11 | 13:15 | 17:05 | 20:17 | 21:41 |
| 4 Tue | 04:47 | 06:12 | 13:15 | 17:05 | 20:16 | 21:40 |
| 5 Wed | 04:49 | 06:13 | 13:15 | 17:04 | 20:15 | 21:39 |
| 6 Thu | 04:50 | 06:14 | 13:15 | 17:04 | 20:14 | 21:37 |
| 7 Fri | 04:51 | 06:15 | 13:15 | 17:03 | 20:13 | 21:36 |
| 8 Sat | 04:52 | 06:15 | 13:15 | 17:03 | 20:11 | 21:34 |
| 9 Sun | 04:54 | 06:16 | 13:15 | 17:02 | 20:10 | 21:33 |
| 10 Mon | 04:55 | 06:17 | 13:14 | 17:02 | 20:09 | 21:31 |
| 11 Tue | 04:56 | 06:18 | 13:14 | 17:02 | 20:08 | 21:30 |
| 12 Wed | 04:57 | 06:19 | 13:14 | 17:01 | 20:07 | 21:28 |
| 13 Thu | 04:58 | 06:20 | 13:14 | 17:00 | 20:05 | 21:26 |
| 14 Fri | 04:59 | 06:21 | 13:14 | 16:59 | 20:04 | 21:25 |
| 15 Sat | 05:01 | 06:22 | 13:14 | 16:59 | 20:03 | 21:23 |
| 16 Sun | 05:02 | 06:23 | 13:13 | 16:59 | 20:01 | 21:22 |
| 17 Mon | 05:03 | 06:24 | 13:13 | 16:58 | 20:00 | 21:20 |
| 18 Tue | 05:04 | 06:25 | 13:13 | 16:57 | 19:59 | 21:18 |
| 19 Wed | 05:06 | 06:25 | 13:13 | 16:57 | 19:57 | 21:17 |
| 20 Thu | 05:07 | 06:26 | 13:12 | 16:56 | 19:56 | 21:15 |
| 21 Fri | 05:08 | 06:27 | 13:12 | 16:55 | 19:55 | 21:13 |
| 22 Sat | 05:09 | 06:28 | 13:12 | 16:55 | 19:53 | 21:12 |
| 23 Sun | 05:10 | 06:29 | 13:12 | 16:54 | 19:52 | 21:10 |
| 24 Mon | 05:12 | 06:30 | 13:11 | 16:53 | 19:50 | 21:08 |
| 25 Tue | 05:13 | 06:31 | 13:11 | 16:53 | 19:49 | 21:07 |
| 26 Wed | 05:14 | 06:32 | 13:11 | 16:52 | 19:47 | 21:05 |
| 27 Thu | 05:15 | 06:33 | 13:11 | 16:51 | 19:46 | 21:03 |
| 28 Fri | 05:16 | 06:34 | 13:10 | 16:50 | 19:44 | 21:01 |
| 29 Sat | 05:17 | 06:34 | 13:10 | 16:49 | 19:43 | 20:59 |
| 30 Sun | 05:18 | 06:35 | 13:10 | 16:49 | 19:41 | 20:58 |
| 31 Mon | 05:19 | 06:36 | 13:09 | 16:48 | 19:40 | 20:56 |
Frequently asked questions
What time is Fajr in Washington DC today?expand_more
Fajr in Washington DC begins at dawn. Today's exact time appears in the arc at the top of this page and is highlighted in the August 2026 timetable below; it shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
How accurate are these prayer times for Washington DC?expand_more
They are computed astronomically from Washington DC's coordinates and have been validated to within one minute of established references such as Aladhan.
Which direction is the Qibla from Washington DC?expand_more
From Washington DC the Qibla is 57° (ENE), facing the Kaaba in Makkah about 10,632 km away.
How much do prayer times change during the year in Washington DC?expand_more
Across the year Fajr in Washington DC ranges from 04:08 to 06:07 and Isha from 18:05 to 22:11, as daylight lengthens and shortens with the seasons.
Which prayer-time calculation method is used for Washington DC?expand_more
Times for Washington DC use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, calculated for the city's location and local timezone (America/New_York).
Is the Asr time based on the Hanafi or Shafi'i school?expand_more
The Asr time shown follows the standard (Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali) opinion. For the Hanafi Asr, open the MawaqitGo app and switch the madhab in settings.
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