Prayer times – Bellevue

Muslim Presence in Bellevue. Bellevue, a city in Washington State, is home to a growing Muslim community that has established a network of mosques and prayer spaces across the Eastside region. While the exact historical roots of the community are not documented here, the presence of multiple Islamic centers and prayer facilities reflects a long-term settlement of Muslims in the area, contributing to the city's multicultural fabric.

Community Implantation. The Muslim community in Bellevue is served by several nearby mosques and Islamic centers, with the Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS) in Redmond being a prominent listed prayer place. Other mapped prayer places include the Islamic Center of Redmond, Sammamish Mosque, and IMAN Center of Kirkland, as well as facilities in Seattle, Kent, and other surrounding cities. These locations provide accessible prayer spaces for residents and visitors in Bellevue and the broader Puget Sound region.

Prayer Time Orientation. Daily prayers in Bellevue follow the five prescribed times: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. Prayer times vary throughout the year due to changes in sunrise and sunset, influenced by the city's latitude and the season. Bellevue operates in the America/Los_Angeles timezone, and prayer times are calculated using a standard method. The Qibla direction for Bellevue is oriented towards Mecca, which is located thousands of kilometers away, and this direction is used for prayer alignment.