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Prayer times in Derby
This page shows today’s prayer times in Derby, Kansas, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is the usual reference in the United States.
Adhan times in Derby today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Derby prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Derby by season
Prayer times in Derby change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:37 AM and Maghrib at 8:54 PM, giving a day of 14 h 46 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:22 AM and Maghrib to 5:14 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 34 min. That is a difference of 5 h 11 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 | 6:21 AM | 7:33 AM | 1:37 PM | 5:03 PM | 7:41 PM | 8:53 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:37 AM | 6:08 AM | 1:31 PM | 5:24 PM | 8:54 PM | 10:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:06 AM | 7:18 AM | 1:21 PM | 4:48 PM | 7:25 PM | 8:37 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:22 AM | 7:40 AM | 12:27 PM | 2:57 PM | 5:14 PM | 6:32 PM |
Derby 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 Derby comes roughly 21 minutes later than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference comes from the 1,770 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in Derby
Qibla direction for Derby: 41.9° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 12,070 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Derby is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Derby
Ramadan in Derby: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:03 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:01 PM, about 11 h 48 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 65 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Derby on the map
The coordinates of Derby are 37.5456° N and 97.2689° W. The nearest cities on our site are Wichita (17 km), Newton (56 km), and Hutchinson (82 km). Wichita, the nearest administrative centre, is 17 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Kansas.
- Name
- Derby
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kansas, United States
- Population
- 23,509
- Coordinates
- 37.54557, -97.26893
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 41.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,070 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Derby
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Derby is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:37 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:24 PM for the majority, 6:39 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Derby, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Derby
- Wichita17 km · north
- Newton56 km · north
- Hutchinson82 km · north-west
- Ponca City95 km · south
- Emporia135 km · north-east
- Enid139 km · south-west
- Bartlesville145 km · south-east
- Salina147 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Derby
When is Maghrib in Derby?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:14 PM on 21 December and 8:54 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Derby?
Fajr in Derby changes with the seasons: about 4:37 AM on 21 June and about 6:22 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Derby?
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 Derby during Ramadan?
About 11 h 48 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Derby differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Derby is 1,770 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Derby comes about 21 minutes later than in Washington D.C.