Des Moines Prayer Times
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Prayer Times in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moinesprayer times are calculated based on the city's precise geographic coordinates (41.5868°N, 93.6250°W) using the ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) calculation method — the standard used by most mosques in Iowaand across the United States. Times shown are for today's date and update automatically at midnight.
The five daily prayers — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — are calculated from the sun's position relative to Des Moines's latitude and longitude. As the sun's declination changes throughout the year, prayer times shift by several minutes each day. This is why a Des Moines prayer time calendar for the full month is shown below — so you can plan ahead without checking daily.
Fajr
4:05 AMالفجر
Pre-dawn prayer, performed before sunrise
2 rak'aat
Dhuhr
1:13 PMالظهر
Midday prayer, after the sun passes its zenith
4 rak'aat
Asr
5:13 PMالعصر
Afternoon prayer, in the late afternoon
4 rak'aat
Maghrib
8:41 PMالمغرب
Sunset prayer, just after sunset
3 rak'aat
Isha
10:20 PMالعشاء
Night prayer, after twilight has disappeared
4 rak'aat
Des Moines Prayer Times — May 2026
Full month prayer calendar for Des Moines, Iowa. Calculation method: ISNA.
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 30 | 4:45 AM | 6:11 AM | 1:13 PM | 5:05 PM | 8:13 PM | 9:40 PM |
| Fri, May 1 | 4:43 AM | 6:10 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:05 PM | 8:14 PM | 9:41 PM |
| Sat, May 2 | 4:41 AM | 6:09 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:05 PM | 8:15 PM | 9:43 PM |
| Sun, May 3 | 4:39 AM | 6:07 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:06 PM | 8:16 PM | 9:44 PM |
| Mon, May 4 | 4:38 AM | 6:06 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:06 PM | 8:17 PM | 9:46 PM |
| Tue, May 5 | 4:36 AM | 6:05 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:06 PM | 8:18 PM | 9:47 PM |
| Wed, May 6 | 4:35 AM | 6:04 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:07 PM | 8:19 PM | 9:49 PM |
| Thu, May 7 | 4:33 AM | 6:03 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:07 PM | 8:20 PM | 9:50 PM |
| Fri, May 8 | 4:31 AM | 6:01 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:07 PM | 8:21 PM | 9:52 PM |
| Sat, May 9 | 4:30 AM | 6:00 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:07 PM | 8:22 PM | 9:53 PM |
| Sun, May 10 | 4:28 AM | 5:59 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:08 PM | 8:23 PM | 9:54 PM |
| Mon, May 11 | 4:27 AM | 5:58 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:08 PM | 8:24 PM | 9:56 PM |
| Tue, May 12 | 4:25 AM | 5:57 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:08 PM | 8:25 PM | 9:57 PM |
| Wed, May 13 | 4:24 AM | 5:56 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:26 PM | 9:59 PM |
| Thu, May 14 | 4:23 AM | 5:55 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:27 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Fri, May 15 | 4:21 AM | 5:54 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:28 PM | 10:02 PM |
| Sat, May 16 | 4:20 AM | 5:53 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:29 PM | 10:03 PM |
| Sun, May 17 | 4:19 AM | 5:52 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:10 PM | 8:30 PM | 10:04 PM |
| Mon, May 18 | 4:17 AM | 5:51 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:10 PM | 8:31 PM | 10:06 PM |
| Tue, May 19 | 4:16 AM | 5:51 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:10 PM | 8:32 PM | 10:07 PM |
| Wed, May 20 | 4:15 AM | 5:50 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:11 PM | 8:33 PM | 10:08 PM |
| Thu, May 21 | 4:14 AM | 5:49 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:11 PM | 8:34 PM | 10:10 PM |
| Fri, May 22 | 4:12 AM | 5:48 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:11 PM | 8:35 PM | 10:11 PM |
| Sat, May 23 | 4:11 AM | 5:47 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:11 PM | 8:36 PM | 10:12 PM |
| Sun, May 24 | 4:10 AM | 5:47 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:12 PM | 8:37 PM | 10:14 PM |
| Mon, May 25 | 4:09 AM | 5:46 AM | 1:13 PM | 5:12 PM | 8:38 PM | 10:15 PM |
| Tue, May 26 | 4:08 AM | 5:45 AM | 1:13 PM | 5:12 PM | 8:38 PM | 10:16 PM |
| Wed, May 27 | 4:07 AM | 5:45 AM | 1:13 PM | 5:13 PM | 8:39 PM | 10:17 PM |
| Thu, May 28 | 4:06 AM | 5:44 AM | 1:13 PM | 5:13 PM | 8:40 PM | 10:19 PM |
| Fri, May 29Today | 4:05 AM | 5:44 AM | 1:13 PM | 5:13 PM | 8:41 PM | 10:20 PM |
| Sat, May 30 | 4:04 AM | 5:43 AM | 1:13 PM | 5:13 PM | 8:42 PM | 10:21 PM |
All times are approximate. Times may vary by 1–2 minutes from your local mosque. Verify with your imam.
Des Moines Prayer Times — FAQ
What time is Fajr in Des Moines today?
Fajr in Des Moines today is at 4:05 AM (ISNA method). Fajr begins at astronomical twilight — about 90 minutes before sunrise — and must be performed before the sun rises.
What time is Maghrib in Des Moines today?
Maghrib in Des Moines today is at 8:41 PM. Maghrib begins at sunset and should be performed promptly, as its window is the shortest of all five prayers (approximately 1.5–2 hours).
What time is Isha in Des Moines today?
Isha in Des Moines today is at 10:20 PM (ISNA). Isha begins when twilight disappears and can be performed until midnight (Fard) or until Fajr begins (in necessity).
What direction is Qibla from Des Moines?
The Qibla direction from Des Moines, Iowa is 44° from true north. From most US cities, Qibla points northeast toward Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
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