Minneapolis Prayer Times
Accurate Islamic prayer times in Minneapolis, Minnesota — updated daily. Minneapolis sits at 44.97°N, giving it one of the largest seasonal prayer time swings among major US cities. Home to the largest Somali Muslim community in the Western Hemisphere.
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Minneapolis and Islam — Community Context
The Twin Cities metro area is home to the largest Somali Muslim population in the Western Hemisphere — an estimated 80,000–100,000 people, the majority residing in Minneapolis. The Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, nicknamed Little Mogadishu, is the cultural heart of this community, with dozens of Somali-owned businesses, mosques, and community centers clustered along Cedar Avenue.
The Islamic community in Minnesota also includes significant Arab, Bosnian, South Asian, and African American populations. The state is home to approximately 150,000 Muslims — one of the largest per-capita Muslim populations of any US state relative to overall size.
Masjid An-Nur (the Mosque of Light) in Minneapolis is one of the oldest mosques in Minnesota. The Islamic Resource Center in Fridley serves educational needs for the wider community, and Darul Uloom Al-Madania serves as a seminary and worship center.
Minneapolis Seasonal Prayer Time Variation
At 44.97°N, Minneapolis has one of the most dramatic prayer time swings in the US. Fajr shifts by nearly 3 hours and Isha by over 3.5 hours between summer and winter. Plan ahead using the table below.
| Season | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter (Dec) | 6:30 AM | 7:52 AM | 12:02 PM | 2:18 PM | 4:31 PM | 7:08 PM |
| Spring (Mar) | 5:30 AM | 6:46 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:23 PM | 8:56 PM |
| Summer (Jun) | 3:50 AM | 5:27 AM | 1:05 PM | 5:30 PM | 8:49 PM | 10:35 PM |
| Fall (Sep) | 5:10 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:05 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:42 PM |
Minneapolis Prayer Times — May 2026
Full monthly prayer calendar for Minneapolis, MN. Calculation: ISNA method (15° Fajr / 15° Isha).
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, May 1 | 4:28 AM | 6:02 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:07 PM | 8:19 PM | 9:53 PM |
| Sat, May 2 | 4:26 AM | 6:01 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:08 PM | 8:20 PM | 9:55 PM |
| Sun, May 3 | 4:24 AM | 5:59 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:08 PM | 8:21 PM | 9:57 PM |
| Mon, May 4 | 4:22 AM | 5:58 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:08 PM | 8:23 PM | 9:59 PM |
| Tue, May 5 | 4:20 AM | 5:57 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:24 PM | 10:01 PM |
| Wed, May 6 | 4:18 AM | 5:55 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:25 PM | 10:02 PM |
| Thu, May 7 | 4:17 AM | 5:54 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:10 PM | 8:26 PM | 10:04 PM |
| Fri, May 8 | 4:15 AM | 5:52 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:10 PM | 8:27 PM | 10:06 PM |
| Sat, May 9 | 4:13 AM | 5:51 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:10 PM | 8:29 PM | 10:08 PM |
| Sun, May 10 | 4:11 AM | 5:50 AM | 1:10 PM | 5:11 PM | 8:30 PM | 10:09 PM |
| Mon, May 11 | 4:09 AM | 5:49 AM | 1:10 PM | 5:11 PM | 8:31 PM | 10:11 PM |
| Tue, May 12 | 4:07 AM | 5:47 AM | 1:10 PM | 5:12 PM | 8:32 PM | 10:13 PM |
| Wed, May 13 | 4:06 AM | 5:46 AM | 1:10 PM | 5:12 PM | 8:33 PM | 10:15 PM |
| Thu, May 14 | 4:04 AM | 5:45 AM | 1:10 PM | 5:12 PM | 8:34 PM | 10:16 PM |
| Fri, May 15 | 4:02 AM | 5:44 AM | 1:10 PM | 5:13 PM | 8:36 PM | 10:18 PM |
| Sat, May 16 | 4:00 AM | 5:43 AM | 1:10 PM | 5:13 PM | 8:37 PM | 10:20 PM |
| Sun, May 17 | 3:59 AM | 5:42 AM | 1:10 PM | 5:13 PM | 8:38 PM | 10:21 PM |
| Mon, May 18 | 3:57 AM | 5:41 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:14 PM | 8:39 PM | 10:23 PM |
| Tue, May 19 | 3:56 AM | 5:40 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:14 PM | 8:40 PM | 10:25 PM |
| Wed, May 20 | 3:54 AM | 5:39 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:15 PM | 8:41 PM | 10:26 PM |
| Thu, May 21 | 3:53 AM | 5:38 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:15 PM | 8:42 PM | 10:28 PM |
| Fri, May 22 | 3:51 AM | 5:37 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:15 PM | 8:43 PM | 10:30 PM |
| Sat, May 23 | 3:50 AM | 5:36 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:16 PM | 8:44 PM | 10:31 PM |
| Sun, May 24 | 3:48 AM | 5:35 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:16 PM | 8:45 PM | 10:33 PM |
| Mon, May 25 | 3:47 AM | 5:34 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:16 PM | 8:46 PM | 10:35 PM |
| Tue, May 26 | 3:45 AM | 5:34 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:17 PM | 8:47 PM | 10:36 PM |
| Wed, May 27 | 3:44 AM | 5:33 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:17 PM | 8:48 PM | 10:38 PM |
| Thu, May 28 | 3:43 AM | 5:32 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:17 PM | 8:49 PM | 10:39 PM |
| Fri, May 29 | 3:42 AM | 5:31 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:18 PM | 8:50 PM | 10:40 PM |
| Sat, May 30Today | 3:41 AM | 5:31 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:18 PM | 8:51 PM | 10:42 PM |
| Sun, May 31 | 3:39 AM | 5:30 AM | 1:12 PM | 5:19 PM | 8:52 PM | 10:43 PM |
All times are approximate (±1–2 min). Verify with your local mosque — especially Isha in summer months.
Minneapolis Prayer Times — FAQ
Why do Minneapolis prayer times change so much throughout the year?
Minneapolis sits at 44.97°N latitude — one of the furthest-north major US cities. The further from the equator, the more extreme the seasonal change in daylight hours. At the June solstice Minneapolis has over 15.5 hours of daylight, pushing Isha after 10:30 PM and Fajr before 4 AM. At the December solstice it has under 9 hours, compressing all prayers into a narrow window. Cities near the equator like Miami have barely half this range.
What time is Fajr in Minneapolis in summer?
In midsummer (late June), Fajr in Minneapolis begins around 3:45–3:55 AM local time using the ISNA method. This is the earliest it gets all year. By mid-December, Fajr shifts to around 6:30–6:40 AM. The difference between the earliest and latest Fajr is nearly 3 hours — one of the largest seasonal swings among major US cities.
What time is Isha in Minneapolis in summer?
Isha in Minneapolis in late June is around 10:30–10:45 PM — among the latest in the continental US. Some scholars note that at high latitudes in summer, true astronomical twilight may not fully disappear; in such cases, many Minnesota mosques use a fixed Isha time of 10:00 PM or follow the nearest city method. In winter, Isha is around 7:00–7:15 PM.
Does Minneapolis have a large Muslim community?
Yes — the Twin Cities metro (Minneapolis–Saint Paul) is home to the largest Somali Muslim population outside East Africa, estimated at 80,000–100,000 people. The Cedar-Riverside neighborhood in Minneapolis, often called 'Little Mogadishu,' is the cultural heart of this community. Minnesota overall has approximately 150,000 Muslims, with significant Somali, Arab, Bosnian, and South Asian communities.
What direction is the Qibla from Minneapolis?
The Qibla from Minneapolis is approximately 45° from true north — pointing northeast, toward Mecca via the great circle route across the Atlantic. Like most US cities, the Qibla does not point east (as flat maps suggest) but northeast, because the shortest path on a sphere from North America to Mecca curves northward.
Which calculation method do Minneapolis mosques use?
Most Minneapolis mosques follow the ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) method — 15° for Fajr and 15° for Isha angles. This is the standard used by Masjid An-Nur, Darul Uloom, and the Islamic Resource Center. Some Somali community mosques may adjust Isha timing in summer due to the very late astronomical twilight at this latitude.
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