Prayer times in Santa Cruz, United States today
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · 2 Jumada II 1448 AH · PST (UTC−8)
Today's times
Maghrib in Santa Cruz, United States today, Thursday 12 November 2026, is at 5:01 PM (PST). Fajr is at 5:30 AM, Dhuhr 11:53 AM, Asr 2:40 PM and Isha 6:15 PM; tomorrow's Fajr is at 5:31 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.
- ISNA (North America) · 15° / 15°
- City center 36.9741; −122.0308
Santa Cruz, United States
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · 2 Jumada II 1448 AH
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
ISNA (North America) · Fajr 15°, Isha 15° Change method This week
Santa Cruz, United States prayer times this week
| 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 Santa Cruz, United States, November 2026
This month Maghrib moves earlier by 19 min (5:11 PM → 4:52 PM), Fajr moves later by 26 min (5:20 AM → 5:46 AM).
Data: ISNA (North America) calculation per day. Times in PST; dashed line = today.
Qibla direction from Santa Cruz, United States
19.38°
from true north, towards the north. Simply: face north, then turn 19° to the right.
- Distance to the Kaaba
- 13,249 km
- City coordinates
- 36.9741; −122.0308
Qibla 19.38° · north
Simply: face north, then turn 19° to the right. · 13,249 km
Cities near Santa Cruz, United States
| City | Distance | Fajr | Maghrib | Qibla |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak | 5 km | 5:30 AM | 5:01 PM | 19.4° |
| Watsonville | 25 km | 5:29 AM | 5:00 PM | 19.7° |
| Los Gatos | 29 km | 5:30 AM | 5:00 PM | 19.4° |
| Saratoga | 32 km | 5:30 AM | 5:00 PM | 19.3° |
| Campbell | 36 km | 5:30 AM | 5:00 PM | 19.4° |
| Morgan Hill | 38 km | 5:29 AM | 4:59 PM | 19.7° |
| Marina | 38 km | 5:29 AM | 5:01 PM | 19.7° |
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · ISNA (North America). Maghrib differs by at most 2 min between these cities.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Maghrib in Santa Cruz, United States today?
5:01 PM (PST) on Thursday 12 November 2026, calculated with the ISNA (North America) method for Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, United States?
The standard (Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali) Asr at 2:40 PM. The Hanafi Asr is later; choose it under Calculation method.
Do these times apply to Live Oak and Watsonville?
Almost. Today Maghrib differs from the nearest cities by at most 2 min. Choose your own city to be exact.
Which way is the qibla from Santa Cruz, United States?
19.38° from true north, towards the north. Face north and turn 19° to the right. The Kaaba is 13,249 km away.
Sources & calculation
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Method · ISNA (North America): Fajr 15°, Isha 15°, with an angle-based high-latitude rule
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Sun position · PrayTimes algorithm (open source), city-center coordinates
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Hijri date · Umm al-Qura calendar as a reference; US communities follow moon sighting or a calculated calendar
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Coordinates · 36.9741; −122.0308 · America/Los_Angeles · GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0