Regional capital · South Dakota
Prayer times in Pierre
Residents of and visitors to Pierre can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Pierre is a regional capital in the United States, in South Dakota, with about 14,091 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Pierre
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Pierre
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Pierre by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Pierre on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:03 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 32 min, against only 8 h 51 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:33 PM and 11:23 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:39 PM and 1:49 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Pierre and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| 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 |
Pierre 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 Pierre comes about 33 minutes later than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference comes from the 2,023 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Pierre
Qibla from Pierre: 38.1° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 11,655 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Pierre remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Pierre
Fasting in Pierre, 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. Towards 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.
Pierre on the map
The coordinates of Pierre are 44.3683° N and 100.3510° W. The nearest cities on our site are Aberdeen (191 km), Mitchell (199 km), and Rapid City (232 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across South Dakota.
- Name
- Pierre
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- South Dakota, United States
- Population
- 14,091
- 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
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Pierre
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Pierre takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:49 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference 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. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Pierre (UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Pierre
- Aberdeen191 km · north-east
- Mitchell199 km · east
- Rapid City232 km · west
- Watertown263 km · east
- Bismarck273 km · north
- Mandan277 km · north
- Brookings283 km · east
- Sioux Falls304 km · east
Prayer times in Pierre: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Pierre?
Fajr in Pierre depends on the season: 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.
Do prayer times in Pierre differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Pierre is 2,023 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Pierre comes roughly 33 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
When is Maghrib in Pierre?
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.
How long is the fast in Pierre during Ramadan?
About 11 h 31 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 54 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Pierre?
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.