Prayer times in Wilkes-Barre today
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · 2 Jumada II 1448 AH · EST (UTC−5)
Today's times
Maghrib in Wilkes-Barre today, Thursday 12 November 2026, is at 4:47 PM (EST). Fajr is at 5:30 AM, Dhuhr 11:48 AM, Asr 2:26 PM and Isha 6:06 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 57° from true north.
- ISNA (North America) · 15° / 15°
- City center 41.2459; −75.8813
Wilkes-Barre
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
Wilkes-Barre prayer times this week
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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| 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 Wilkes-Barre, November 2026
This month Maghrib moves earlier by 23 min (4:59 PM → 4:36 PM), Fajr moves later by 30 min (5:18 AM → 5:48 AM).
Data: ISNA (North America) calculation per day. Times in EST; dashed line = today.
Qibla direction from Wilkes-Barre
57.19°
from true north, towards the north-east. Simply: face east, then turn 33° to the left.
- Distance to the Kaaba
- 10,408 km
- City coordinates
- 41.2459; −75.8813
Qibla 57.19° · north-east
Simply: face east, then turn 33° to the left. · 10,408 km
Cities near Wilkes-Barre
| City | Distance | Fajr | Maghrib | Qibla |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Mountain | 14 km | 5:30 AM | 4:48 PM | 57.1° |
| Scranton | 26 km | 5:29 AM | 4:46 PM | 57.3° |
| Hazleton | 33 km | 5:30 AM | 4:48 PM | 57.1° |
| Whitehall Township | 72 km | 5:28 AM | 4:47 PM | 57.5° |
| Allentown | 78 km | 5:27 AM | 4:47 PM | 57.5° |
| Bethlehem | 81 km | 5:27 AM | 4:47 PM | 57.6° |
| Easton | 83 km | 5:26 AM | 4:46 PM | 57.7° |
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · ISNA (North America). Maghrib differs by at most 1 min between these cities.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Maghrib in Wilkes-Barre today?
4:47 PM (EST) on Thursday 12 November 2026, calculated with the ISNA (North America) method for Wilkes-Barre'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 Wilkes-Barre?
The standard (Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali) Asr at 2:26 PM. The Hanafi Asr is later; choose it under Calculation method.
Do these times apply to Back Mountain and Scranton?
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 Wilkes-Barre?
57.19° from true north, towards the north-east. Face east and turn 33° to the left. The Kaaba is 10,408 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 · 41.2459; −75.8813 · America/New_York · GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0