Daily Prayer Times
Zmanim in Merced, CA
Thursday, April 2, 2026
15 Nisan 5786
Today's Complete Zmanim
| Zman | GRA (Vilna Gaon) | MGA (Magen Avraham) |
|---|---|---|
| Dawn | ||
| Alot HaShachar (Dawn) (16.1°) | 5:26 AM | 5:33 AM |
| Misheyakir (Earliest Tallit & Tefillin) (11.5°) | 5:51 AM | 5:57 AM |
| Morning | ||
| Netz HaChama (Sunrise) | 6:45 AM | — |
| Sof Zman Shema | 9:55 AM | 9:19 AM |
| Sof Zman Tefillah | 10:59 AM | 10:35 AM |
| Midday | ||
| Chatzot (Midday) | 1:05 PM | — |
| Afternoon | ||
| Mincha Gedolah | 1:37 PM | 1:43 PM |
| Mincha Ketanah | 4:47 PM | 5:29 PM |
| Plag HaMincha | 6:06 PM | — |
| Evening | ||
| Shkia (Sunset) | 7:25 PM | — |
| Bein HaShmashot | 7:44 PM | — |
| Tzeit HaKochavim (Nightfall) | 8:04 PM | 8:38 PM |
| Night | ||
| Chatzot Layla (Midnight) | 1:05 AM | — |
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Primary times shown are GRA. Times in parentheses are MGA.
7-Day Zmanim Forecast
| Date | Netz HaChama (Sunrise) | Shema | Chatzot (Midday) | M. Gedolah | Shkia (Sunset) | Tzeit HaKochavim (Nightfall) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thu April 2 | 6:45 AM | 9:55 AM | 1:05 PM | 1:37 PM | 7:25 PM | 8:04 PM |
Fri April 3 | 6:44 AM | 9:54 AM | 1:05 PM | 1:37 PM | 7:26 PM | 8:05 PM |
Sat April 4 | 6:42 AM | 9:53 AM | 1:05 PM | 1:36 PM | 7:27 PM | 8:06 PM |
Sun April 5 | 6:41 AM | 9:53 AM | 1:04 PM | 1:36 PM | 7:28 PM | 8:07 PM |
Mon April 6 | 6:39 AM | 9:52 AM | 1:04 PM | 1:36 PM | 7:29 PM | 8:08 PM |
Tue April 7 | 6:38 AM | 9:51 AM | 1:04 PM | 1:36 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:09 PM |
Wed April 8 | 6:36 AM | 9:50 AM | 1:03 PM | 1:36 PM | 7:31 PM | 8:10 PM |
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About Zmanim in Merced
This page provides accurate daily zmanim for the Jewish community in Merced, CA. Times are calculated using precise astronomical data based on the coordinates of Merced, CA (37.30°N, 120.48°W) in the America/Los Angeles timezone.
All halachic times are shown according to both the GRA (Vilna Gaon) and Magen Avraham opinions. The GRA calculates halachic hours from sunrise to sunset, while the Magen Avraham uses a dawn-to-nightfall calculation, yielding earlier times for Shema and Tefillah.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Shema in Merced, CA today?
The latest time to say Shema in Merced, CA today is 9:55 AM according to the GRA, or 9:19 AM according to the Magen Avraham.
What time is sunset in Merced, CA today?
Sunset (shkia) in Merced, CA today is at 7:25 PM. Nightfall (tzeit hakochavim) is at 8:04 PM.
What are the prayer times in Merced, CA?
Today's key prayer times in Merced, CA: Sunrise at 6:45 AM, latest Shema at 9:55 AM (GRA), Chatzot at 1:05 PM, earliest Mincha at 1:37 PM, sunset at 7:25 PM, nightfall at 8:04 PM.