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Prayer times in Minneapolis
Muslims living in Minneapolis can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Minneapolis is a city in the United States, in Minnesota, with about 410,939 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Minneapolis today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Minneapolis prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Minneapolis
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Minneapolis on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 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 6:03 PM and 11:00 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:11 PM and 1:21 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Minneapolis and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:55 AM | 7:16 AM | 1:21 PM | 4:44 PM | 7:25 PM | 8:47 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:30 AM | 5:26 AM | 1:15 PM | 5:24 PM | 9:03 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:40 AM | 7:01 AM | 1:05 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 | 6:03 PM |
Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis is called roughly 5 minutes later than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,499 km that separate them.
Qibla in Minneapolis and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Minneapolis is at 43.8° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,236 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 43.8°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Minneapolis
For those fasting in Minneapolis, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 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.
Minneapolis on the map
The coordinates of Minneapolis are 44.9800° N and 93.2638° W. The closest places on our site are Longfellow Community (5 km), Columbia Heights (7 km), and Golden Valley (7 km). Saint Paul, the nearest administrative centre, is 14 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Minnesota.
- Name
- Minneapolis
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Minnesota, United States
- Population
- 410,939
- Coordinates
- 44.97997, -93.26384
- 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
- 11,236 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Minneapolis
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Minneapolis comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:38 PM instead of 5:24 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:21 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Minneapolis, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Minneapolis
- Longfellow Community5 km · south-east
- Columbia Heights7 km · north
- Golden Valley7 km · north-west
- Saint Louis Park8 km · south-west
- Roseville9 km · east
- Crystal10 km · north-west
- New Brighton11 km · north-east
- Richfield11 km · south
Prayer times in Minneapolis: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Minneapolis?
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 Minneapolis?
The Qibla in Minneapolis is 43.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,236 km away.
What time is Fajr in Minneapolis?
Fajr in Minneapolis depends on the season: 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 Minneapolis?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:34 PM on 21 December and 9:03 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Minneapolis differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Minneapolis is 1,499 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Minneapolis is called about 5 minutes later than in Washington D.C.