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Prayer times in DeSoto
Looking for the prayer times in DeSoto? 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 DeSoto, Texas. Every figure is computed for 32.5899° N, 96.8570° W, so the times reflect DeSoto itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in DeSoto today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
DeSoto prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in DeSoto change through the year
Prayer times in DeSoto change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:58 AM and Maghrib at 8:38 PM, for a day of 14 h 18 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:12 AM and Maghrib to 5:26 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h. That is a difference of 4 h 17 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:24 AM | 7:31 AM | 1:35 PM | 5:02 PM | 7:39 PM | 8:47 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:58 AM | 6:20 AM | 1:29 PM | 5:11 PM | 8:38 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:09 AM | 7:16 AM | 1:20 PM | 4:47 PM | 7:23 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:12 AM | 7:25 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:08 PM | 5:26 PM | 6:39 PM |
DeSoto 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 DeSoto comes roughly 19 minutes later than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,916 km that separate them.
Qibla in DeSoto and distance to Makkah
From DeSoto you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 43.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 12,449 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of DeSoto and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for DeSoto
For those fasting in DeSoto, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:07 PM and imsak at 5:58 AM on the first day, 11 h 59 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:31 PM for a fast of 12 h 53 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
About DeSoto
DeSoto is located at 32.5899° N, 96.8570° W, in Texas, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Dallas, 22 km away. Nearby places include Duncanville (8 km), Cedar Hill (9 km), and Lancaster (9 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- DeSoto
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Texas, United States
- Population
- 52,486
- Coordinates
- 32.58986, -96.85695
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 43.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,449 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in DeSoto
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in DeSoto is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:35 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 5:11 PM for the majority, 6:28 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 offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in DeSoto and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near DeSoto
- Duncanville8 km · north-west
- Cedar Hill9 km · west
- Lancaster9 km · east
- Midlothian18 km · south-west
- Grand Prairie22 km · north-west
- Dallas22 km · north
- Waxahachie23 km · south
- Irving26 km · north
Prayer times in DeSoto: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in DeSoto?
The Qibla in DeSoto is 43.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,449 km away.
How long is the fast in DeSoto during Ramadan?
About 11 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for DeSoto?
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 DeSoto differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. DeSoto is 1,916 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in DeSoto comes roughly 19 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
When is Fajr in DeSoto?
Fajr in DeSoto changes with the seasons: about 4:58 AM on 21 June and about 6:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.