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Prayer times in Dakota Ridge
Residents of and visitors to Dakota Ridge can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Dakota Ridge is a city in the United States, in Colorado, with about 33,892 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Dakota Ridge
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Dakota Ridge
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Dakota Ridge change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Dakota Ridge on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:56 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 58 min, against only 9 h 22 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:00 PM and 10:08 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:59 AM and 1:08 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Dakota Ridge and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:50 AM | 7:04 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:34 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:27 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:56 AM | 5:33 AM | 1:02 PM | 5:00 PM | 8:32 PM | 10:08 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:35 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:18 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:57 AM | 7:18 AM | 11:59 AM | 2:22 PM | 4:40 PM | 6:00 PM |
Dakota Ridge is in a different time zone from the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−7, UTC−6 in summer. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Dakota Ridge comes about 8 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 2,411 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Dakota Ridge
The Qibla in Dakota Ridge is at 34.9° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,315 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 34.9°.
Ramadan timetable for Dakota Ridge
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Dakota Ridge is around 5:36 AM and iftar at 5:29 PM, for a fast of 11 h 43 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:58 AM and iftar to 6:01 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 53 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Dakota Ridge is located
Dakota Ridge is located at 39.6164° N, 105.1393° W, in Colorado, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Littleton, 11 km away. Nearby places include Ken Caryl (5 km), Columbine (7 km), and Littleton (11 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Dakota Ridge
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Colorado, United States
- Population
- 33,892
- Coordinates
- 39.61638, -105.13934
- Time zone
- UTC−7, UTC−6 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 34.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,315 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Dakota Ridge
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Dakota Ridge comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:15 PM instead of 5:00 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:08 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Dakota Ridge (UTC−7, UTC−6 in summer), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Dakota Ridge
- Ken Caryl5 km · south-east
- Columbine7 km · south-east
- Littleton11 km · east
- Lakewood11 km · north-east
- Englewood13 km · east
- Highlands Ranch16 km · south-east
- Greenwood Village16 km · east
- Golden17 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Dakota Ridge
Do prayer times in Dakota Ridge differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Dakota Ridge is 2,411 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Dakota Ridge comes about 8 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
Which calculation method is used for Dakota Ridge?
We use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method: Fajr at 15° and Isha when the sun is 15° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
How long is the fast in Dakota Ridge during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 43 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Dakota Ridge?
Fajr in Dakota Ridge depends on the season: about 3:56 AM on 21 June and about 5:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Dakota Ridge?
The Qibla in Dakota Ridge is 34.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,315 km away.