Prayer times in San Francisco on Friday, October 30, 2026 in detail
Prayer times in San Francisco begin with Fajr at 06:20, which is also when the fast begins (imsak) for those fasting, followed by sunrise at 07:33. Midday prayer Dhuhr takes place at 12:54, followed by Asr in the afternoon at 15:48. Maghrib arrives at sunset at 18:13, which is the time to break the fast (iftar), and the day concludes with Isha prayer at 19:26.
Comparing today's schedule with yesterday, Fajr is 1 minute later than yesterday and Maghrib is 1 minute earlier than yesterday. As today is Friday, the communal Jumu'ah prayer replaces Dhuhr at 12:54.
Daylight, Night & Tahajjud Times in San Francisco
Today in San Francisco, daylight lasts 10 hours and 40 minutes from sunrise to Maghrib, while the night spans 12 hours and 8 minutes until tomorrow's Fajr. The Islamic midnight, marking the end of the preferred window for Isha prayer, occurs at 00:17. The blessed last third of the night, recommended for Qiyam al-Layl and Tahajjud prayers, begins at 02:18.
Prayer Time Variations in San Francisco for October
During October in San Francisco, Fajr ranges from 05:54 (day 1) to 06:21 (day 31), while Maghrib varies between 18:12 (day 31) and 18:52 (day 1). These daily shifts reflect the seasonal progression of daylight across the month.
Qibla direction
From San Francisco, the Qibla direction is 18.8° from true north (north-northeast), and the distance to the Kaaba in Mecca is 13,176 km.
Calculation method
Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
The prayer times shown are calculated according to Islamic Society of North America (ISNA): Fajr is determined when the sun is 15° below the horizon, Isha at 15° below the horizon, and Asr is calculated using the standard rule (when an object's shadow equals its height plus noon shadow). Local mosques may introduce slight precautionary adjustments of a few minutes, so small discrepancies with your local timetable are normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Fajr prayer in San Francisco today?
Fajr prayer in San Francisco begins at 06:20 today. This also marks the start of the fast (imsak) for fasting Muslims.
When is Maghrib and iftar time in San Francisco today?
Maghrib begins at sunset at 18:13 in San Francisco. This is also the exact time for iftar to break the fast.
What time is Isha prayer in San Francisco tonight?
Isha prayer in San Francisco begins at 19:26 tonight. The preferred time for Isha continues until Islamic midnight at 00:17.
What is the Qibla direction from San Francisco?
The Qibla direction from San Francisco is 18.8° from true north, oriented towards north-northeast. The distance to the Kaaba in Mecca is 13,176 km.
How are prayer times calculated in San Francisco?
Times are calculated according to Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), with Fajr set at 15° and Isha at 15°. Asr uses the standard shadow rule.