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Fajr Prayer Time Today in Paterson, United States

03:16
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Fajr Timing in Paterson

For today, Jun 6, 2026, the Fajr prayer in Paterson starts at 03:16. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 03:15, 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 Paterson.

Positioned at 40.92ยฐ latitude, Paterson experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Fajr to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of June, the solar path in Paterson results in a shifting schedule. The Fajr window is moving 1 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Paterson spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:50, while the 'Last Third' of the nightโ€”the ideal time for Tahajjudโ€”starts at 00:58.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Paterson:

Islamic Midnight

23:50

Last Third

00:58

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Paterson 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 Paterson Mosques

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7-Day Fajr Schedule

Jun 6, 2026
20 Dhu al-Hijjah
03:16
Jun 7, 2026
21 Dhu al-Hijjah
03:15
Jun 8, 2026
22 Dhu al-Hijjah
03:15
Jun 9, 2026
23 Dhu al-Hijjah
03:14
Jun 10, 2026
24 Dhu al-Hijjah
03:14
Jun 11, 2026
25 Dhu al-Hijjah
03:13
Jun 12, 2026
26 Dhu al-Hijjah
03:13
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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

๐Ÿ•‹ 58ยฐ

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Fajr Prayer in Paterson โ€” Frequently Asked Questions

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

What time is Fajr today in Paterson?
Fajr in Paterson, United States begins today (Saturday, June 06, 2026) at 03:16 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 Paterson?
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 03:15.
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 Paterson for Fajr?
Today corresponds to 20 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH in the Islamic Hijri calendar. The Fajr time of 03:16 reflects the dawn of this Hijri day in Paterson.
How does today's Fajr time in Paterson compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Fajr in Paterson was at 03:16 local time โ€” identical to today's 03:16. Year-over-year drift is sometimes zero when the leap-year alignment cancels out the typical solar shift.
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 Paterson for Fajr?
From Paterson, 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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