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Prayer times in Bismarck
Looking for the prayer times in Bismarck? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Bismarck, North Dakota. Every figure is computed for 46.8083° N, 100.7837° W, so the times reflect Bismarck itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Bismarck today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Bismarck
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Bismarck
It helps to know how prayer times in Bismarck move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:47 AM on 21 June and 6:52 AM on 21 December, a difference of 3 h 05 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:57 PM and 9:41 PM. Daylight reaches 15 h 52 min around the summer solstice and falls to 8 h 32 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:22 AM | 7:46 AM | 1:51 PM | 5:12 PM | 7:56 PM | 9:20 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:47 AM | 5:49 AM | 1:45 PM | 5:58 PM | 9:41 PM | 11:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:07 AM | 7:31 AM | 1:35 PM | 4:57 PM | 7:39 PM | 9:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:52 AM | 8:25 AM | 12:41 PM | 2:40 PM | 4:57 PM | 6:30 PM |
Bismarck is in a different time zone from the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Bismarck is called about 35 minutes later than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference depends on the 2,116 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Bismarck
The Qibla in Bismarck is at 37.3° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,461 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 37.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Bismarck
For those fasting in Bismarck, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:57 PM and imsak at 6:23 AM on the first day, 11 h 24 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:40 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.
Bismarck on the map
Bismarck is located at 46.8083° N, 100.7837° W, in North Dakota, in the United States. Nearby places include Mandan (8 km), Dickinson (153 km), and Jamestown (158 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bismarck
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- North Dakota, United States
- Population
- 75,092
- Coordinates
- 46.80833, -100.78374
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 37.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,461 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bismarck
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bismarck takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:51 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:58 PM for the majority, 7:12 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Bismarck, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Bismarck
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bismarck
How long is the fast in Bismarck during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 24 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 55 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Bismarck differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Bismarck is 2,116 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Bismarck is called about 35 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
Which calculation method is used for Bismarck?
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 Bismarck?
The Qibla in Bismarck is 37.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,461 km away.
When is Maghrib in Bismarck?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:57 PM on 21 December and 9:41 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.