Prayer Times in Washington DC
Fajr
4:16 AM
Dhuhr
1:13 PM
Asr
5:09 PM
Maghrib
8:36 PM
Isha
10:10 PM
If you live in Washington DC, you know that this city is always busy and every day is full of things to do from morning until night. Washington DC is on the East Coast of the USA and the seasons here change quite a lot throughout the year, which means your prayer times change with them too. The days in summer are longer and the days in winter are shorter, and this causes your Fajr, Maghrib, and Isha times to shift quite noticeably from one season to the next. Our tool at the top of this page gives you accurate and daily updated Salah times for Washington DC and the surrounding area so you always have the right times no matter what time of year it is.
Prayer Time Washington DC, Today
You can see today’s accurate prayer times for Washington DC right above this section. These times are calculated using trusted Islamic methods and they update every single day automatically so you are always looking at the correct timings for today. If you want times that are more specific to where you live, you can select your neighbourhood or your local area and the tool will show you the exact prayer times for your location.
Washington DC Daily Prayer Times
Here is a simple guide to all five daily prayers and when they happen throughout the day in Washington DC.
Fajr
Fajr is the first prayer of the day and it starts early in the morning before the sun comes up. In Washington DC the exact time for Fajr changes throughout the year because the days are longer in summer and shorter in winter, so it is always a good idea to check the correct time the night before so you know exactly what time to wake up the next morning.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr comes just after midday when the sun is at its highest point in the sky, and for people who work in Washington DC this prayer falls right in the middle of the work day. Even if you are very busy with work, taking a few minutes out for Dhuhr is something that helps you feel calm and stay focused for the rest of your afternoon.
Asr
Asr comes in the late afternoon before the sun goes down, and in Washington DC this prayer often falls when many people are still finishing up their work day or on their way home in the evening. Setting a reminder on your phone for Asr is a very simple habit that makes sure you never miss this prayer when you are busy with your afternoon.
Maghrib
Maghrib starts right after the sun sets in the evening and it has one of the shortest time windows of all five prayers, which means it is important to pray it as soon as you can after the sun goes down. The exact time for Maghrib changes every single day so checking our tool above each day is the best way to always know the correct time for this prayer.
Isha
Isha is the last prayer of the day and it is performed after it gets fully dark outside. For many Muslims in Washington DC, Isha is the prayer they offer when they finally get home after a long day of work. It is a peaceful way to end the day and helps you feel settled and at rest before you go to sleep.
Jummah Prayer Time Washington DC
Friday Jummah is one of the most important prayers of the week for every Muslim and it takes the place of the regular Dhuhr prayer on Fridays. In Washington DC, most mosques hold their Jummah prayer somewhere between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM, but the exact time is different from mosque to mosque so it is always a good idea to check your local masjid’s website before you go to make sure you have the right time.
Mosques in Washington DC fill up very quickly on Fridays so coming a little early is always a smart thing to do because it helps you find a good spot and makes sure you do not miss any part of the Khutbah. You can check our mosque directory below to find the Jummah timings for mosques that are close to where you live.
30 Days Prayer Times Washington DC
If you want to plan your prayers for the whole month, our 30 day prayer timetable for Washington DC makes that very easy for you. The times change a little every day as sunrise and sunset shift with the seasons, and our timetable shows you all of these changes in one place so you always know what to expect for the days ahead. This is especially helpful during Ramadan when you need to plan your Suhoor, Iftar, and Taraweeh times in advance so your whole day runs smoothly without any last minute confusion.
Monthly Prayer Times Schedule for Washington DC
| Date | Day | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1 | Wednesday | 4:13 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:08 PM | 8:37 PM | 10:11 PM |
| Jul 2 | Thursday | 4:13 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:08 PM | 8:37 PM | 10:11 PM |
| Jul 3 | Friday | 4:14 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:37 PM | 10:11 PM |
| Jul 4 | Saturday | 4:15 AM | 1:13 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:37 PM | 10:10 PM |
| Jul 5 | Sunday | 4:15 AM | 1:13 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:37 PM | 10:10 PM |
| Jul 6 | Monday | 4:16 AM | 1:13 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:36 PM | 10:09 PM |
| Jul 7 | Tuesday | 4:17 AM | 1:13 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:36 PM | 10:09 PM |
| Jul 8 | Wednesday | 4:18 AM | 1:13 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:36 PM | 10:08 PM |
| Jul 9 | Thursday | 4:19 AM | 1:13 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:36 PM | 10:08 PM |
| Jul 10 | Friday | 4:20 AM | 1:14 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:35 PM | 10:07 PM |
| Jul 11 | Saturday | 4:20 AM | 1:14 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:35 PM | 10:07 PM |
| Jul 12 | Sunday | 4:21 AM | 1:14 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:34 PM | 10:06 PM |
| Jul 13 | Monday | 4:22 AM | 1:14 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:34 PM | 10:05 PM |
| Jul 14 | Tuesday | 4:23 AM | 1:14 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:33 PM | 10:04 PM |
| Jul 15 | Wednesday | 4:24 AM | 1:14 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:33 PM | 10:03 PM |
| Jul 16 | Thursday | 4:25 AM | 1:14 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:32 PM | 10:03 PM |
| Jul 17 | Friday | 4:26 AM | 1:14 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:32 PM | 10:02 PM |
| Jul 18 | Saturday | 4:28 AM | 1:14 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:31 PM | 10:01 PM |
| Jul 19 | Sunday | 4:29 AM | 1:15 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:30 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Jul 20 | Monday | 4:30 AM | 1:15 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:59 PM |
| Jul 21 | Tuesday | 4:31 AM | 1:15 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:29 PM | 9:58 PM |
| Jul 22 | Wednesday | 4:32 AM | 1:15 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:28 PM | 9:57 PM |
| Jul 23 | Thursday | 4:33 AM | 1:15 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:27 PM | 9:56 PM |
| Jul 24 | Friday | 4:34 AM | 1:15 PM | 5:08 PM | 8:27 PM | 9:54 PM |
| Jul 25 | Saturday | 4:35 AM | 1:15 PM | 5:08 PM | 8:26 PM | 9:53 PM |
| Jul 26 | Sunday | 4:37 AM | 1:15 PM | 5:08 PM | 8:25 PM | 9:52 PM |
| Jul 27 | Monday | 4:38 AM | 1:15 PM | 5:08 PM | 8:24 PM | 9:51 PM |
| Jul 28 | Tuesday | 4:39 AM | 1:15 PM | 5:08 PM | 8:23 PM | 9:50 PM |
| Jul 29 | Wednesday | 4:40 AM | 1:15 PM | 5:07 PM | 8:22 PM | 9:48 PM |
| Jul 30 | Thursday | 4:41 AM | 1:15 PM | 5:07 PM | 8:21 PM | 9:47 PM |
| Jul 31 | Friday | 4:43 AM | 1:15 PM | 5:07 PM | 8:20 PM | 9:46 PM |
Factors Affecting Prayer Time Washington DC
Prayer times in Washington DC change throughout the year and there are a few simple reasons for this that are good to understand so you can always stay on top of your prayer schedule.
Geographic Location
Washington DC is located on the East Coast of the USA in a position that is not too far north and not too far south, and because of this the seasonal changes here affect prayer times but not as much as they do in northern cities like Seattle or Chicago. That said, Fajr and Maghrib times still shift quite noticeably between summer and winter so it is always important to check your times regularly.
Seasonal Changes
Washington DC has four clear seasons throughout the year and each one brings a noticeable change in how long the days are. In summer the days are longer so Maghrib and Isha fall later in the evening, and in winter the days are shorter so all your prayers come a little closer together in time. Because of this it is always better to check your prayer times every day rather than using the same times from last week.
Daylight Saving Time
Washington DC moves its clocks one hour forward in spring and one hour back in fall, just like most other states in the USA. When this happens all your prayer times change by a full hour at once, and if your prayer tool does not update on its own this can easily cause you to pray at the wrong time. This is why it is always better to use a tool or app that updates itself automatically when the clocks change.
Mosque Near Me | Washington, D.C.
If you want to pray with other Muslims or attend Friday Jummah, here are some well known mosques in Washington DC and the surrounding area that you can visit.
| Masjid Name | Address | City | Zip Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masjid Muhammad | 1519 4th St NW | Washington DC | 20001 |
| Islamic Center of Washington DC | 2551 Massachusetts Ave NW | Washington DC | 20008 |
| Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center | 3159 Row Street | Falls Church VA | 22044 |
| Masjid Ibn Taymiyyah | 4531 Benning Rd SE | Washington DC | 20019 |
| Masjid Al-Islam | 4603 Sheriff Rd NE | Washington DC | 20019 |
It is always a good idea to contact your nearest mosque directly before you go to confirm their prayer times and Jummah schedule.
Info Table
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington DC, USA |
| Timezone | America/New_York (UTC-5) |
| Calculation Method | ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) |
| Juristic Method | Standard (Shafi, Hanbali, Maliki) |
| Time Format | 24-Hour Format |
| Latitude | 38.90° N |
| Longitude | 77.02° W |
| Distance from Mecca | 10,631 Km |
| Distance from Madina | 10,400 Km |
| Qibla Direction | 99.88° East |
Get Your Washington DC Prayer Times Daily
You can find accurate and updated Salah times for Washington DC right here on this page every single day. Just bookmark this page and come back whenever you need to check your Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, or Isha times. No matter where you are in Washington DC or the surrounding area, this page always has the correct times for you.
