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Prayer times in Cedar Rapids
This page shows today’s salah times in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is the usual reference in the United States.
Adhan times in Cedar Rapids today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Cedar Rapids
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Cedar Rapids by season
Prayer times in Cedar Rapids change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:47 AM and Maghrib at 8:46 PM, for a day of 15 h 15 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:07 AM and Maghrib to 4:38 PM, and the day is just 9 h 07 min. The difference 6 h 08 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:53 AM | 7:10 AM | 1:14 PM | 4:39 PM | 7:19 PM | 8:36 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:47 AM | 5:31 AM | 1:08 PM | 5:11 PM | 8:46 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:38 AM | 6:55 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:07 AM | 7:31 AM | 12:05 PM | 2:21 PM | 4:38 PM | 6:02 PM |
Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 1,282 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Cedar Rapids and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Cedar Rapids: 45.6° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 11,379 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Cedar Rapids is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Cedar Rapids during Ramadan
For those fasting in Cedar Rapids, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:30 PM and imsak at 5:43 AM on the first day, 11 h 37 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:06 PM and the fast lasts 12 h 54 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Where Cedar Rapids is located
The coordinates of Cedar Rapids are 42.0083° N and 91.6441° W. The nearest cities on our site are Marion (5 km), North Liberty (29 km), and Coralville (37 km). Iowa City, the nearest administrative centre, is 40 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Iowa.
- Name
- Cedar Rapids
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Iowa, United States
- Population
- 130,405
- Coordinates
- 42.00833, -91.64407
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 45.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,379 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Cedar Rapids
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Cedar Rapids comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:25 PM instead of 5:11 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:14 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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 Cedar Rapids and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Cedar Rapids
- Marion5 km · north-east
- North Liberty29 km · south
- Coralville37 km · south
- Iowa City40 km · south
- Waterloo79 km · north-west
- Muscatine82 km · south-east
- Cedar Falls88 km · north-west
- Dubuque97 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Cedar Rapids
Which calculation method is used for Cedar Rapids?
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 Cedar Rapids during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 37 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 54 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Cedar Rapids?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:38 PM on 21 December and 8:46 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Cedar Rapids differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Cedar Rapids is 1,282 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Cedar Rapids comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
What time is Fajr in Cedar Rapids?
Fajr in Cedar Rapids changes with the seasons: about 3:47 AM on 21 June and about 6:07 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.