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Prayer times in El Cerrito, United States today

Thursday, 12 November 2026 · 2 Jumada II 1448 AH · PST (UTC−8)

Today's times

Maghrib in El Cerrito, United States today, Thursday 12 November 2026, is at 5:00 PM (PST). Fajr is at 5:32 AM, Dhuhr 11:54 AM, Asr 2:39 PM and Isha 6:15 PM; tomorrow's Fajr is at 5:33 AM. Times use the ISNA (North America) method (Fajr 15°, Isha 15°) with an angle-based high-latitude rule. The qibla is 19° from true north.

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Method
ISNA (North America)
Source
MuslimSuite astronomical calculation
  • ISNA (North America) · 15° / 15°
  • City center 37.9158; −122.3116

El Cerrito, United States

Thursday, 12 November 2026 · 2 Jumada II 1448 AH

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Fajr5:32Sunrise6:46Dhuhr11:54Asr2:39Maghrib5:00Isha6:15
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El Cerrito, United States prayer times this week

El Cerrito, United States prayer times, 8 Nov – 14 Nov 2026 ISNA (North America) · PST · Hijri: Umm al-Qura (estimate)
Date Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha
Sun 8 Nov 28 Jumada I 1448 AH
Mon 9 Nov 29 Jumada I 1448 AH
Tue 10 Nov 30 Jumada I 1448 AH
Wed 11 Nov 1 Jumada II 1448 AH
Thu 12 Nov 2 Jumada II 1448 AH
Fri 13 Nov 3 Jumada II 1448 AH
Sat 14 Nov 4 Jumada II 1448 AH

Hijri dates use the Umm al-Qura calendar as an estimate. US communities follow moon sighting or the Fiqh Council of North America's calculated calendar.

How times shift in El Cerrito, United States, November 2026

This month Maghrib moves earlier by 20 min (5:11 PM → 4:51 PM), Fajr moves later by 27 min (5:22 AM → 5:49 AM).

Maghrib −20 min
4:51 PM5:11 PM11020305:00 PM today
Fajr +27 min
5:22 AM5:49 AM11020305:32 AM today

Data: ISNA (North America) calculation per day. Times in PST; dashed line = today.

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Qibla direction from El Cerrito, United States

18.93°

from true north, towards the north. Simply: face north, then turn 19° to the right.

Distance to the Kaaba
13,158 km
City coordinates
37.9158; −122.3116

Qibla 18.93° · north

Simply: face north, then turn 19° to the right. · 13,158 km

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Cities near El Cerrito, United States

City Distance Fajr Maghrib Qibla
Albany 3 km 5:32 AM 5:00 PM 18.9°
Richmond 4 km 5:32 AM 5:00 PM 18.9°
San Pablo 6 km 5:32 AM 5:00 PM 18.9°
Berkeley 6 km 5:32 AM 5:00 PM 19.0°
Pinole 10 km 5:32 AM 5:00 PM 18.9°
Hercules 11 km 5:32 AM 5:00 PM 18.9°
Orinda 12 km 5:32 AM 5:00 PM 19.1°

Thursday, 12 November 2026 · ISNA (North America). Maghrib differs by at most 1 min between these cities.

Calculation method

Default for the United States

ISNA (North America): Fajr 15°, Isha 15°. Other methods can move Fajr and Isha by a few minutes; your choice is stored on your device.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Maghrib in El Cerrito, United States today?

5:00 PM (PST) on Thursday 12 November 2026, calculated with the ISNA (North America) method for El Cerrito, United States's coordinates.

Why are these times different from my mosque's timetable?

Mosques in the US use different calculation methods (ISNA, Muslim World League and others), different coordinates and sometimes a few minutes of safety margin. You can switch method under Calculation method; for congregational prayer follow your local mosque.

Which calculation method is used?

ISNA (North America): Fajr 15°, Isha 15°. The US has no single national authority, so you can change the method; your choice is stored on your device only.

Which Asr time is shown for El Cerrito, United States?

The standard (Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali) Asr at 2:39 PM. The Hanafi Asr is later; choose it under Calculation method.

Do these times apply to Albany and Richmond?

Almost. Today Maghrib differs from the nearest cities by at most 1 min. Choose your own city to be exact.

Which way is the qibla from El Cerrito, United States?

18.93° from true north, towards the north. Face north and turn 19° to the right. The Kaaba is 13,158 km away.

Sources & calculation

  • Method · ISNA (North America): Fajr 15°, Isha 15°, with an angle-based high-latitude rule

  • Sun position · PrayTimes algorithm (open source), city-center coordinates

  • Hijri date · Umm al-Qura calendar as a reference; US communities follow moon sighting or a calculated calendar

  • Coordinates · 37.9158; −122.3116 · America/Los_Angeles · GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0