Today
Prayer times in El Cajon, California, United States today
Check prayer times and today’s Athan (Adhan, Adan) in El Cajon: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, the next prayer, qibla direction, and the city’s daily reference timings.
The next prayer in El Cajon today is Dhuhr at 12:48, and today's Fajr prayer time in El Cajon is 05:06 in the local city time zone.
Check prayer times in El Cajon, California, United States today with adhan times, Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, qibla direction, and a quick weekly prayer schedule.
Time zoneGMT-7
Calculation methodIslamic Society of North America (ISNA)
Gregorian date todayThursday, April 16, 2026
Hijri date today28 Shawwāl 1447 AH
City coordinates32.7948, -116.9625
Page updatedApril 16, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Prayer times today
7-day prayer times table for El Cajon
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 05:06 | 06:17 | 12:48 | 16:25 | 19:19 | 20:30 |
| Friday, April 17, 2026 | 05:05 | 06:16 | 12:47 | 16:25 | 19:20 | 20:31 |
| Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 05:03 | 06:14 | 12:47 | 16:25 | 19:20 | 20:32 |
| Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 05:02 | 06:13 | 12:47 | 16:25 | 19:21 | 20:33 |
| Monday, April 20, 2026 | 05:01 | 06:12 | 12:47 | 16:26 | 19:22 | 20:33 |
| Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 04:59 | 06:11 | 12:47 | 16:26 | 19:22 | 20:34 |
| Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 04:58 | 06:10 | 12:46 | 16:26 | 19:23 | 20:35 |
Visitor guide
Prayer times and adhan schedule in El Cajon, California, United States
This page helps visitors looking for prayer times in El Cajon, California, United States today or the next adhan time. The next prayer right now is Dhuhr at 12:48 in the city’s local time zone.
You can review today’s full schedule from Fajr to Isha, plus sunrise, imsak, and a 7-day overview to plan prayer times in El Cajon more easily.
El Cajon is a city in the state of California, United States, and this page uses the local time zone GMT-7 together with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) calculation method to show daily prayer times.
Friday prayer and khutbah
The next Friday prayer in El Cajon for Friday, April 17, 2026 uses a Friday adhan at 12:47, a khutbah start at 12:57, and a Jumua prayer start around 13:27.
If you are specifically searching for Juma time, Jumua iqama, or Friday khutbah in El Cajon, this section gives a quick reference while keeping the daily Dhuhr row separate.
Quick highlights
Next prayer: Dhuhr at 12:48.
Today’s Fajr time: 05:06.
Today’s Maghrib adhan: 19:19.
A 7-day timetable helps you track upcoming prayer times more easily.
How timings are calculated
How prayer times are calculated in El Cajon and why they change
Prayer times in El Cajon, United States follow the local time zone GMT-7 and the calculation method Islamic Society of North America (ISNA). This is why timings shift day by day as the sun’s position changes through the year.
This page uses the city-wide reference for El Cajon, based on the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) calculation method, the local time zone GMT-7, and the city coordinates 32.7948, -116.9625.
Daily changes in Fajr, Maghrib, and Isha are normal because each prayer is tied to sunrise, solar noon, sunset, and twilight angles. That is why choosing the right city and checking the latest timetable matters in El Cajon.
Adhan time in El Cajon is calculated from the sun's position and the sunrise and sunset angles, which is why timings shift slightly across the seasons.
Quick highlights
Displayed calculation method: Islamic Society of North America (ISNA).
Local city time zone: GMT-7.
Displayed city coordinates: 32.7948, -116.9625.
Visible page update time: April 16, 2026 at 7:47 AM.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in El Cajon
Quick answers for common visitor questions.
What are the prayer times in El Cajon, California, United States today?
This page shows Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayer times in El Cajon, California, United States for Thursday, April 16, 2026 (28 Shawwāl 1447 AH), together with sunrise, imsak, and a 7-day overview.
What is the next prayer time and adhan time in El Cajon?
The next prayer right now is Dhuhr at 12:48 based on the city’s local time zone, and the top panel also shows a live countdown until the next adhan.
What is the qibla direction in El Cajon?
The qibla direction from El Cajon toward Makkah is approximately north-east at 25° from north, and you can combine that with your phone compass for finer alignment.
Does this page cover prayer times for neighborhoods, villages, and smaller areas linked to El Cajon?
Yes. This page keeps the city-wide prayer time reference for El Cajon while also mentioning local names such as Bostonia, Granite Hills, Navajo, Mid-City, Little Baghdad, Cajon Heights, Encanto, Grantville, Grossmont, Bay Terraces, Calavo Gardens, Hillsdale, Tierrasanta, City Heights, Broadway Heights, Riverview to reflect the wider local area around the city.
Mosques
Known mosques in El Cajon
This starter list highlights some known mosques in El Cajon, California, United States. It adds useful local context for visitors looking for prayer times, qibla direction, and mosque names on one page.
2 known mosque names are listed for this city.
The Islamic Center of Lakeside page presents daily prayer times, iqama details, and Jumu'ah information within the mosque directory for El Cajon.
This page presents daily prayer times, iqama details, and Jumu'ah information for Mosque Al Rribat Al Aslami within the mosque directory for El Cajon.