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Prayer times in South Dakota
Salah times in South Dakota (United States): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. South Dakota has 7 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in South Dakota
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for South Dakota
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in South Dakota
Prayer times in South Dakota vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:03 AM and Maghrib at 9:29 PM, giving a day of 15 h 32 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:46 AM and Maghrib to 5:05 PM, and the day is just 8 h 51 min. The difference 6 h 41 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:25 AM | 7:45 AM | 1:49 PM | 5:12 PM | 7:54 PM | 9:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:03 AM | 5:57 AM | 1:43 PM | 5:51 PM | 9:29 PM | 11:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:09 AM | 7:30 AM | 1:34 PM | 4:57 PM | 7:37 PM | 8:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:46 AM | 8:14 AM | 12:39 PM | 2:47 PM | 5:05 PM | 6:33 PM |
South Dakota 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 South Dakota is called roughly 33 minutes later than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 2,023 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in South Dakota
Qibla direction for South Dakota: 38.1° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 11,655 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in South Dakota is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in South Dakota
Fasting in South Dakota, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:01 PM and imsak at 6:20 AM on the first day, 11 h 31 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:40 PM and the fast lasts 12 h 54 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
About South Dakota
South Dakota is one of the regions of United States. Its main city, Pierre, lies at 44.3683° N, 100.3510° W. The region has 7 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- South Dakota
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- United States
- Coordinates
- 44.36832, -100.35097
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 38.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,655 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in South Dakota
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in South Dakota takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:49 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:51 PM for the majority, 7:05 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in South Dakota and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of South Dakota
- Prayer times in Sioux Falls171,544
- Rapid City73,569
- Salah times Aberdeen28,102
- Brookings23,657
- Prayer times in Watertown22,073
- Mitchell15,669
- Salah times Pierre14,091
Prayer times near South Dakota
- North Dakota273 km · north
- Nebraska498 km · south-east
- State of Wyoming512 km · south-west
- Minnesota577 km · east
- Iowa629 km · south-east
- Colorado641 km · south-west
Prayer times in South Dakota: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in South Dakota?
The Qibla in South Dakota is 38.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,655 km away.
Do prayer times in South Dakota differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. South Dakota is 2,023 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in South Dakota comes about 33 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
What time is Fajr in South Dakota?
Fajr in South Dakota changes with the seasons: about 4:03 AM on 21 June and about 6:46 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in South Dakota?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:05 PM on 21 December and 9:29 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for South Dakota?
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.