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Fajr Prayer Time Today in Jersey City, United States

03:30
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fajr 03:30 dhuhr 12:53 asr 16:50 maghrib 20:14 isha 21:44 Monthly Full Table

Fajr Timing in Jersey City

For today, May 24, 2026, the Fajr prayer in Jersey City starts at 03:30. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 03:28, marking a difference of 1 minute earlier due to the solar cycle.

Fajr is the dawn prayer, performed from the moment the first light appears in the sky until just before sunrise. It is the start of the spiritual day in Jersey City.

Positioned at 40.73ยฐ latitude, Jersey City experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Fajr to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of May, the solar path in Jersey City results in a shifting schedule. The Fajr window is moving 1 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Jersey City spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:51, while the 'Last Third' of the nightโ€”the ideal time for Tahajjudโ€”starts at 01:04.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Jersey City:

Islamic Midnight

23:51

Last Third

01:04

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Jersey City typically start congregation 10โ€“15 mins after the Adhan.

Intention (Niyyah)

"I intend to pray the Fard of Fajr for the sake of Allah."

Rakat Breakdown

Sunnah 2
Fard 2

Spiritual Gem

"The two Rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and all it contains. (Muslim)"

Nearby Jersey City Mosques

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Find a place for Fajr congregation in Jersey City.

7-Day Fajr Schedule

May 24, 2026
7 Dhu al-Hijjah
03:30
May 25, 2026
8 Dhu al-Hijjah
03:28
May 26, 2026
9 Dhu al-Hijjah
03:27
May 27, 2026
10 Dhu al-Hijjah
03:26
May 28, 2026
11 Dhu al-Hijjah
03:25
May 29, 2026
12 Dhu al-Hijjah
03:24
May 30, 2026
13 Dhu al-Hijjah
03:23
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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

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Fajr Prayer in Jersey City โ€” Frequently Asked Questions

Answers refreshed daily based on today's actual Fajr time, sunrise, sunset, and Hijri date in Jersey City.

What time is Fajr today in Jersey City?
Fajr in Jersey City, United States begins today (Sunday, May 24, 2026) at 03:30 local time (America/New_York). This is the start of the dawn prayer window, which closes at sunrise.
When does the Fajr window end in Jersey City?
The Fajr window closes the moment the upper edge of the sun crosses the horizon at sunrise. Praying Fajr after sunrise means it is missed and must be made up as qada (make-up prayer) as soon as you remember. Tomorrow Fajr begins at 03:28.
Is it permissible to combine Fajr with another prayer?
No. Unlike Dhuhr/Asr or Maghrib/Isha โ€” which classical scholars permit combining under specific conditions like travel or rain โ€” Fajr is always offered in its own window. If you wake late, pray Fajr immediately as qada with the intention to make up the missed prayer.
What is the Hijri date today in Jersey City for Fajr?
Today corresponds to 7 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH in the Islamic Hijri calendar. The Fajr time of 03:30 reflects the dawn of this Hijri day in Jersey City.
How does today's Fajr time in Jersey City compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Fajr in Jersey City was at 03:29 local time. Today it is at 03:30, which is 1 minutes later. This year-over-year drift reflects the gradual shift of the solar year and is the reason prayer times are recomputed astronomically every day rather than read from a static table.
How many rakat is Fajr prayer?
Fajr prayer consists of 2 Sunnah, 2 Fard (4 rakat in total). This breakdown follows the standard Sunni convention as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ.
What direction is the Qibla from Jersey City for Fajr?
From Jersey City, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 58ยฐ measured clockwise from true north. The same direction applies to every prayer of the day โ€” only the time of Fajr changes daily.
What is the spiritual significance of Fajr?
The two Rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and all it contains. (Muslim)
Why is Fajr in congregation particularly emphasized?
The Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ said: "Whoever prays Fajr in congregation, it is as if he has prayed the whole night" (Muslim). Fajr is the smallest prayer in size but among the weightiest in reward, marking the first conscious act of worship of each day.

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