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Prayer times in Fort Dodge
Looking for the prayer times in Fort Dodge? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Fort Dodge, Iowa. Every figure is computed for 42.4975° N, 94.1680° W, so the times reflect Fort Dodge itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Fort Dodge
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Fort Dodge
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Fort Dodge
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Fort Dodge on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:53 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 18 min, compared with only 9 h 04 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:12 PM and 10:44 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:15 PM and 1:24 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Fort Dodge and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:03 AM | 7:20 AM | 1:24 PM | 4:49 PM | 7:29 PM | 8:47 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:53 AM | 5:39 AM | 1:19 PM | 5:23 PM | 8:58 PM | 10:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:47 AM | 7:05 AM | 1:09 PM | 4:33 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:18 AM | 7:43 AM | 12:15 PM | 2:29 PM | 4:47 PM | 6:12 PM |
Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge is called about 9 minutes later than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference comes from the 1,496 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Fort Dodge
Qibla direction for Fort Dodge: 43.5° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 11,486 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Fort Dodge remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Fort Dodge during Ramadan
Fasting in Fort Dodge, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:40 PM and imsak at 5:54 AM on the first day, 11 h 36 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:16 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.
Fort Dodge on the map
The coordinates of Fort Dodge are 42.4975° N and 94.1680° W. The nearest cities on our site are Ames (68 km), Ankeny (97 km), and Johnston (100 km). Mason City, the nearest administrative centre, is 107 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Iowa.
- Name
- Fort Dodge
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Iowa, United States
- Population
- 24,649
- Coordinates
- 42.49747, -94.16802
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 43.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,486 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Fort Dodge
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Fort Dodge comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:36 PM instead of 5:23 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:24 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Fort Dodge (UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Fort Dodge
- Ames68 km · south-east
- Ankeny97 km · south-east
- Johnston100 km · south-east
- Waukee101 km · south
- Urbandale104 km · south
- Clive106 km · south
- Mason City107 km · north-east
- West Des Moines109 km · south
Prayer times in Fort Dodge: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Fort Dodge?
Fajr in Fort Dodge changes with the seasons: about 3:53 AM on 21 June and about 6:18 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Fort Dodge differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Fort Dodge is 1,496 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Fort Dodge comes roughly 9 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
Which calculation method is used for Fort Dodge?
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.
When is Maghrib in Fort Dodge?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:47 PM on 21 December and 8:58 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Fort Dodge?
The Qibla in Fort Dodge is 43.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,486 km away.