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Prayer times in DesMoines
Looking for the adhan times in DesMoines? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for DesMoines, Washington. Every figure is computed for 47.4018° N, 122.3243° W, so the times reflect DesMoines itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in DesMoines today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
DesMoines prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in DesMoines
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in DesMoines on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:12 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 57 min, compared with only 8 h 27 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:55 PM and 11:10 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:07 PM and 1:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of DesMoines and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:47 AM | 7:12 AM | 1:17 PM | 4:38 PM | 7:22 PM | 8:47 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:12 AM | 5:12 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:25 PM | 9:10 PM | 11:10 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:32 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:20 AM | 7:54 AM | 12:07 PM | 2:04 PM | 4:21 PM | 5:55 PM |
DesMoines does not use the same time zone as the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in DesMoines comes roughly 1 minute later than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 3,737 km between the two cities.
Qibla in DesMoines and distance to Makkah
Qibla from DesMoines: 17.6° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 12,156 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in DesMoines remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in DesMoines
For those fasting in DesMoines, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:22 PM and imsak at 5:49 AM on the first day, 11 h 23 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:06 PM and the fast lasts 12 h 56 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Where DesMoines is located
The coordinates of DesMoines are 47.4018° N and 122.3243° W. The nearest cities on our site are SeaTac (6 km), Kent (7 km), and Burien (8 km). Tacoma, the nearest administrative centre, is 19 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Washington.
- Name
- DesMoines
- Local name
- Des Moines
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Washington, United States
- Population
- 31,221
- Coordinates
- 47.40177, -122.32429
- Time zone
- UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 17.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,156 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in DesMoines
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in DesMoines is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:17 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:25 PM for the majority, 6:39 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through DesMoines, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to DesMoines
- SeaTac6 km · north-east
- Kent7 km · east
- Burien8 km · north
- Federal Way9 km · south
- East Hill-Meridian11 km · east
- Renton12 km · north-east
- Auburn13 km · south-east
- Fairwood14 km · north-east
Prayer times in DesMoines: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in DesMoines?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:21 PM on 21 December and 9:10 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for DesMoines?
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.
How long is the fast in DesMoines during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 23 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 56 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in DesMoines?
The Qibla in DesMoines is 17.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,156 km away.
When is Fajr in DesMoines?
Fajr in DesMoines changes with the seasons: about 3:12 AM on 21 June and about 6:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.