📅 January 2026

Prayer Times Calendar for Oakland - January 2026

This is the complete prayer times calendar for Oakland, California, United States for January 2026. All times are calculated using the ISNA method specific to coordinates 37.8044°N, 122.2712°W.

January Prayer Time Patterns in Oakland

During January 2026, Oakland experiences winter conditions in the northern hemisphere. This affects the prayer times throughout the month:

• Fajr (Dawn): Begins at 06:06 on the 1st and shifts to 06:00 by the end of the month
• Maghrib (Sunset): Starts at 17:00 early in the month and changes to 17:31 by month's end
• Daylight Duration: The time between Fajr and Maghrib increases during this month
• Fasting Hours: From approximately 10 hours 54 minutes to 11 hours 31 minutes

Understanding the Five Daily Prayers

Muslims in Oakland observe five obligatory daily prayers (Salah), each with its designated time window based on the sun's position:

• Fajr (الفجر): The pre-dawn prayer, performed before sunrise. In January, it begins around 06:06 in Oakland.
• Dhuhr (الظهر): The midday prayer, offered after the sun passes its zenith. During January, Dhuhr in Oakland is typically around 12:12.
• Asr (العصر): The afternoon prayer, begins when an object's shadow equals its length. In January, Asr time is approximately 14:42.
• Maghrib (المغرب): The sunset prayer, performed immediately after the sun sets. This also marks Iftar time during Ramadan.
• Isha (العشاء): The night prayer, offered after twilight disappears. In Oakland during January, Isha begins around 18:19.

ISNA Calculation Method

The prayer times on this page are calculated using the ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) method, which is widely used in United States. This method uses:

• Fajr angle: 15° below the horizon
• Isha angle: 15° below the horizon
• Asr calculation: Standard (Shafi'i) method where shadow equals object length

Tips for January Prayers in Oakland

• In winter, the days are shorter, making it easier to fast if Ramadan falls during this period.
• Fajr and Isha times are closer together, allowing for more consistent sleep schedules.
• Bookmark this page or install our PWA for quick access to daily prayer times.
• Enable notifications to receive prayer time alerts throughout the day.