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Prayer times in West Des Moines
This page shows today’s prayer times in West Des Moines, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is commonly used in the United States.
Namaz times in West Des Moines today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for West Des Moines
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in West Des Moines by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in West Des Moines on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:58 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 12 min, compared with only 9 h 10 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:11 PM and 10:35 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:13 PM and 1:22 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of West Des Moines and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:02 AM | 7:18 AM | 1:22 PM | 4:47 PM | 7:27 PM | 8:43 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:58 AM | 5:41 AM | 1:17 PM | 5:19 PM | 8:52 PM | 10:35 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:47 AM | 7:03 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:32 PM | 7:11 PM | 8:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:14 AM | 7:38 AM | 12:13 PM | 2:30 PM | 4:48 PM | 6:11 PM |
West Des Moines does not use the same time zone as the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in West Des Moines is called roughly 7 minutes later than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 1,444 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from West Des Moines
Qibla direction for West Des Moines: 44.0° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 11,534 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in West Des Moines is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in West Des Moines
Ramadan in West Des Moines: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:51 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:39 PM, about 11 h 38 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 54 min, longer by 75 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
West Des Moines on the map
West Des Moines lies at 41.5772° N, 93.7113° W, in Iowa, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Des Moines, 9 km away. Nearby places include Clive (3 km), Urbandale (5 km), and Des Moines (9 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- West Des Moines
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Iowa, United States
- Population
- 64,113
- Coordinates
- 41.57721, -93.71133
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 44.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,534 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in West Des Moines
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in West Des Moines comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:33 PM instead of 5:19 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:22 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near West Des Moines
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in West Des Moines
How long is the fast in West Des Moines during Ramadan?
About 11 h 38 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 54 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in West Des Moines?
Fajr in West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines?
The Qibla in West Des Moines is 44.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,534 km away.
Do prayer times in West Des Moines differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. West Des Moines is 1,444 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in West Des Moines comes about 7 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
When is Maghrib in West Des Moines?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:48 PM on 21 December and 8:52 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.