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Prayer times in Fargo
Residents of and visitors to Fargo can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Fargo is a city in the United States, in North Dakota, with about 118,523 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.
Adhan times in Fargo today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Fargo prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Fargo by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Fargo on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:31 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 53 min, against only 8 h 32 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:14 PM and 11:27 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:25 PM and 1:35 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Fargo and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:06 AM | 7:30 AM | 1:35 PM | 4:56 PM | 7:40 PM | 9:04 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:31 AM | 5:33 AM | 1:29 PM | 5:42 PM | 9:25 PM | 11:27 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:51 AM | 7:15 AM | 1:20 PM | 4:41 PM | 7:23 PM | 8:47 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:37 AM | 8:09 AM | 12:25 PM | 2:24 PM | 4:41 PM | 6:14 PM |
Fargo 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 Fargo is called roughly 19 minutes later than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference depends on the 1,831 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Fargo
The Qibla in Fargo is at 40.7° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,264 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 40.7°.
Fasting hours in Fargo during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Fargo is around 6:07 AM and iftar at 5:41 PM, for a fast of 11 h 24 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:19 AM and iftar to 6:24 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 55 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Fargo on the map
Fargo lies at 46.8772° N, 96.7898° W, in North Dakota, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Moorhead, 2 km away. Nearby places include Moorhead (2 km), West Fargo (8 km), and Grand Forks (118 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Fargo
- Type
- City
- Part of
- North Dakota, United States
- Population
- 118,523
- Coordinates
- 46.87719, -96.78980
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 40.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,264 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Fargo
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Fargo comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:56 PM instead of 5:42 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:35 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Fargo (UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Fargo
- Moorhead2 km · east
- West Fargo8 km · west
- Grand Forks118 km · north
- Jamestown146 km · west
- Aberdeen204 km · south-west
- Watertown221 km · south
- Willmar237 km · south-east
- Sartell243 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Fargo
What time is Fajr in Fargo?
Fajr in Fargo changes with the seasons: about 3:31 AM on 21 June and about 6:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Fargo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:41 PM on 21 December and 9:25 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Fargo?
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.
Do prayer times in Fargo differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Fargo is 1,831 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Fargo comes about 19 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
How long is the fast in Fargo 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.