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Prayer times in Golden Valley
Looking for the prayer times in Golden Valley? 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 Golden Valley, Minnesota. Every figure is computed for 45.0097° N, 93.3491° W, which means the times match Golden Valley itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Golden Valley today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Golden Valley prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Golden Valley
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Golden Valley on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:30 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 37 min, against only 8 h 46 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:04 PM and 11:01 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:11 PM and 1:21 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Golden Valley and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:56 AM | 7:17 AM | 1:21 PM | 4:44 PM | 7:26 PM | 8:47 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:30 AM | 5:27 AM | 1:15 PM | 5:25 PM | 9:04 PM | 11:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:40 AM | 7:02 AM | 1:06 PM | 4:28 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:19 AM | 7:48 AM | 12:11 PM | 2:17 PM | 4:34 PM | 6:04 PM |
Golden Valley does not use the same time zone as the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Golden Valley is called roughly 5 minutes later than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,507 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Golden Valley and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Golden Valley is at 43.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,239 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 43.8°.
Fasting hours in Golden Valley during Ramadan
Fasting in Golden Valley, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:31 PM and imsak at 5:52 AM on the first day, 11 h 29 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:11 PM for a fast of 12 h 55 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Where Golden Valley is located
Golden Valley is located at 45.0097° N, 93.3491° W, in Minnesota, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Minneapolis, 7 km away. Close by you will find Crystal (3 km), New Hope (4 km), and Saint Louis Park (7 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Golden Valley
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Minnesota, United States
- Population
- 21,270
- Coordinates
- 45.00969, -93.34912
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 43.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,239 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Golden Valley
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Golden Valley takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:21 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:25 PM for the majority, 6:38 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Golden Valley, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Golden Valley
- Crystal3 km · north
- New Hope4 km · north-west
- Saint Louis Park7 km · south
- Minneapolis7 km · south-east
- Brooklyn Center7 km · north
- Columbia Heights8 km · north-east
- Plymouth8 km · west
- Brooklyn Park9 km · north
Prayer times in Golden Valley: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Golden Valley?
Fajr in Golden Valley changes with the seasons: about 3:30 AM on 21 June and about 6:19 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Golden Valley?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:34 PM on 21 December and 9:04 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Golden Valley during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 29 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 55 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Golden Valley?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Golden Valley?
The Qibla in Golden Valley is 43.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,239 km away.