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Prayer times in Iowa
Salah times in Iowa (United States): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Iowa has 30 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Salah times in Iowa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Iowa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Iowa change through the year
Prayer times in Iowa change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:58 AM and Maghrib at 8:52 PM, giving a day of 15 h 12 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:14 AM and Maghrib to 4:47 PM, and the day is just 9 h 10 min. The difference 6 h 02 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:02 AM | 7:18 AM | 1:22 PM | 4:47 PM | 7:26 PM | 8:43 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:58 AM | 5:40 AM | 1:16 PM | 5:18 PM | 8:52 PM | 10:35 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:46 AM | 7:03 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:31 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:14 AM | 7:38 AM | 12:13 PM | 2:30 PM | 4:47 PM | 6:11 PM |
Iowa is in a different time zone from the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Iowa comes about 6 minutes later than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 1,436 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in Iowa
Qibla from Iowa: 44.1° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 11,526 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Iowa is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Iowa
For those fasting in Iowa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:39 PM and imsak at 5:51 AM on the first day, 11 h 38 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:14 PM for a fast of 12 h 54 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
About Iowa
Iowa is one of the regions of United States. Its main city, Des Moines, lies at 41.6005° N, 93.6091° W. The region has 30 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Iowa
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- United States
- Coordinates
- 41.60054, -93.60911
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 44.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,526 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Iowa
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Iowa takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:22 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:18 PM for the majority, 6:32 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Iowa and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Iowa
- Prayer times in Des Moines214,133
- Cedar Rapids130,405
- Salah times Davenport102,582
- Sioux City82,821
- Prayer times in Iowa City74,220
- Waterloo68,460
- Salah times Ames65,060
- West Des Moines64,113
- Prayer times in Council Bluffs62,597
- Dubuque58,799
- Salah times Ankeny56,764
- Urbandale44,062
- Prayer times in Cedar Falls41,255
- Marion37,330
- Salah times Bettendorf35,505
- Marshalltown27,620
- Prayer times in Mason City27,366
- Clinton26,064
- Salah times Burlington25,410
- Fort Dodge24,649
- Prayer times in Ottumwa24,624
- Muscatine23,968
- Salah times Johnston20,871
- Coralville20,608
- Prayer times in Waukee18,990
- Altoona16,984
- Salah times North Liberty15,931
- Indianola15,467
- Prayer times in Clive15,447
- Newton15,125
Prayer times near Iowa
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Iowa
When is Maghrib in Iowa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:47 PM on 21 December and 8:52 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Iowa?
Fajr in Iowa changes with the seasons: about 3:58 AM on 21 June and about 6:14 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Iowa?
The Qibla in Iowa is 44.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,526 km away.
How long is the fast in Iowa during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 38 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 54 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Iowa differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Iowa is 1,436 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Iowa comes about 6 minutes later than in Washington D.C.