Prayer Times in Winston-Salem, NC

Times are calculated using astronomical algorithms based on Winston-Salem's exact coordinates (36.0999°, -80.2442°) and time zone (America/New_York). Accuracy is typically within 1-2 minutes. Calculation uses the ISNA method (15° Fajr/Isha angles), which is the standard for North American Muslim communities.

From Winston-Salem, the Qibla bearing is approximately 55° (northeast) from true north. This is the great-circle bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca (21.4225°N, 39.8262°E). Use a phone compass or Qibla-finder app, calibrated for magnetic declination, for precise alignment.

The fast length depends on when Ramadan falls in the lunar calendar relative to the solar year. In Winston-Salem, the longest possible Ramadan fast (summer) is approximately 14h 30m, while the shortest (winter) is around 9h 30m. The Islamic year is ~10-11 days shorter than the solar year, so Ramadan shifts earlier each Gregorian year.

We use the ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) method with 15° angles for both Fajr and Isha. This is the most widely-followed standard in North America. Other methods (MWL, Egyptian, Karachi, Umm al-Qura) use different angles and may produce times 5-15 minutes apart. Confirm with your local mosque if they prefer a different method.

Yes. All times are shown in Winston-Salem's local time (America/New_York) and automatically adjust for Daylight Saving Time changes (second Sunday in March, first Sunday in November). The actual position of the sun does not change — only the clock face.

Jumu'ah typically takes place during the Dhuhr window. The times shown here are the start of Dhuhr; your local mosque in Winston-Salemsets the actual khutbah and salah time, often 15-45 minutes after Dhuhr begins. Check your mosque's schedule directly.