Prayer times in Ames today
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 30 Jumada I 1448 AH · CST (UTC−6)
Today's times
Maghrib in Ames today, Tuesday November 10, 2026, is at 4:58 PM (CST). Fajr is at 5:39 AM, Dhuhr 11:59 AM, Asr 2:36 PM and Isha 6:18 PM; tomorrow's Fajr is at 5:40 AM. Times use the ISNA (North America) method (Fajr 15°, Isha 15°) with an angle-based high-latitude rule. The qibla is 44° from true north.
- ISNA (North America) · 15° / 15°
- City center 42.0347; -93.6199
Ames
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 30 Jumada I 1448 AH
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
ISNA (North America) · Fajr 15°, Isha 15° Change method This week
Ames prayer times this week
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 28 Jumada I 1448 AH | ||||||
| Mon Nov 9 29 Jumada I 1448 AH | ||||||
| Tue Nov 10 30 Jumada I 1448 AH | ||||||
| Wed Nov 11 1 Jumada II 1448 AH | ||||||
| Thu Nov 12 2 Jumada II 1448 AH | ||||||
| Fri Nov 13 3 Jumada II 1448 AH | ||||||
| Sat Nov 14 4 Jumada II 1448 AH |
Hijri dates use the Umm al-Qura calendar as an estimate. US communities follow moon sighting or the Fiqh Council of North America's calculated calendar.
How times shift in Ames, November 2026
This month Maghrib moves earlier by 24 min (5:09 PM → 4:45 PM), Fajr moves later by 31 min (5:29 AM → 6:00 AM).
Data: ISNA (North America) calculation per day. Times in CST; dashed line = today.
Qibla direction from Ames
44.00°
from true north, towards the north-east. Simply: face north, then turn 44° to the right.
- Distance to the Kaaba
- 11,492 km
- City coordinates
- 42.0347; -93.6199
Qibla 44.00° · north-east
Simply: face north, then turn 44° to the right. · 11,492 km
Cities near Ames
| City | Distance | Fajr | Maghrib | Qibla |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny | 34 km | 5:39 AM | 4:59 PM | 44.1° |
| Johnston | 41 km | 5:39 AM | 5:00 PM | 44.0° |
| Altoona | 45 km | 5:38 AM | 4:59 PM | 44.2° |
| Urbandale | 46 km | 5:39 AM | 5:00 PM | 44.0° |
| Des Moines | 48 km | 5:39 AM | 4:59 PM | 44.1° |
| Clive | 49 km | 5:39 AM | 5:00 PM | 44.0° |
| West Des Moines | 51 km | 5:39 AM | 5:00 PM | 44.0° |
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · ISNA (North America). Maghrib differs by at most 2 min between these cities.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Maghrib in Ames today?
4:58 PM (CST) on Tuesday November 10, 2026, calculated with the ISNA (North America) method for Ames's coordinates.
Why are these times different from my mosque's timetable?
Mosques in the US use different calculation methods (ISNA, Muslim World League and others), different coordinates and sometimes a few minutes of safety margin. You can switch method under Calculation method; for congregational prayer follow your local mosque.
Which calculation method is used?
ISNA (North America): Fajr 15°, Isha 15°. The US has no single national authority, so you can change the method; your choice is stored on your device only.
Which Asr time is shown for Ames?
The standard (Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali) Asr at 2:36 PM. The Hanafi Asr is later; choose it under Calculation method.
Do these times apply to Ankeny and Johnston?
Almost. Today Maghrib differs from the nearest cities by at most 2 min. Choose your own city to be exact.
Which way is the qibla from Ames?
44.00° from true north, towards the north-east. Face north and turn 44° to the right. The Kaaba is 11,492 km away.
Sources & calculation
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Method · ISNA (North America): Fajr 15°, Isha 15°, with an angle-based high-latitude rule
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Sun position · PrayTimes algorithm (open source), city-center coordinates
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Hijri date · Umm al-Qura calendar as a reference; US communities follow moon sighting or a calculated calendar
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Coordinates · 42.0347; -93.6199 · America/Chicago · GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0