Prayer Times in Dallas.

About the ISNA calculation method

ISNA stands for the Islamic Society of North America. Its method sets Fajr and Isha at 15 degrees below the horizon, a slightly shallower angle than the Muslim World League uses in Europe. That shallower angle is a deliberate fit for North American latitudes: it keeps Isha from drifting too late in summer and Fajr from landing in the middle of the night.

This is why almost every masjid in Dallas prints ISNA times, and why community calendars across Texas line up around it. When you open FivePrayer anywhere in the United States, it picks ISNA on its own. You don't have to know any of this to get the right time. But if your masjid follows the Umm al-Qura or MWL angle for a particular reason, the setting is right there to change.

Major masjids and the Muslim community in Dallas

The community here grew from a small base into one of the most established in the South. Masjid Al-Islam, at 2604 South Harwood Street just south of downtown, is the oldest mosque in the city of Dallas. Its roots trace back to a community that reorganized in the 1970s, and it has stood at its Harwood site since 1979. It also opened the first Muslim school in the area.

North of the city, the Islamic Association of North Texas runs the Dallas Central Mosque on Abrams Road in Richardson. IANT was founded in 1969 and built the Richardson mosque in the early 1980s; it is one of the largest and most active centers in the metroplex, with daily jamaat, a full weekend school, and a seminary. Out in Plano, EPIC Masjid (the East Plano Islamic Center) draws some of the biggest crowds in North Texas, with room for well over two thousand worshippers. Closer in, the Islamic Center of Momin on Frankford Road serves the Far North Dallas neighborhoods where many Muslim families have settled.

Jumu'ah at the larger centers often runs two or three sessions to handle the crowd. If you are visiting on a Friday, check the masjid's site for the khutbah time that week, since summer and winter schedules differ.

Qibla direction from Dallas

From Dallas, the Qibla bearing to the Kaaba in Mecca is about 44 degrees from true north, which points you roughly northeast. The Kaaba sits around 12,430 km away, across the Atlantic and the width of Europe. Stand in downtown Dallas facing the Qibla and you are looking past the Arts District toward the northeast horizon. FivePrayer's built-in compass calibrates to magnetic north and corrects for declination, so the arrow lands on true northeast rather than a few degrees off.

Practical tips for praying in Dallas

Summer days are long and hot. In late June, Fajr comes in around 4:40 AM and Maghrib falls near 8:35 PM, so Isha sits late in the evening. Set FivePrayer's reminder a few minutes before each prayer so the heat and a packed workday don't push Asr past its window.

Winter compresses everything. By December, Maghrib arrives before 5:30 PM, which means Asr, Maghrib, and Isha can all land inside a normal workday. The app's calendar export drops short prayer breaks straight into your work calendar.

Prayer spaces around the city: DFW International Airport has interfaith chapels in several terminals, and Love Field has a quiet room as well. Campuses like UT Dallas, SMU, and UT Arlington keep MSA prayer rooms, and many of the larger malls and office towers in North Dallas now set aside a small space for salah. When in doubt, the nearest masjid is rarely more than a short drive in this part of the metroplex.

FAQ

What is the prayer calculation method in Dallas?

Most Dallas masjids use the ISNA method, with Fajr and Isha both at 15 degrees below the horizon. It is the North American standard. FivePrayer auto-detects ISNA for the US and lets you switch if your masjid differs.

What time is Fajr in Dallas?

It depends on the season. Late June: around 4:40 AM. December: closer to 6:00 AM. Install FivePrayer for today's exact Fajr time at your spot in the city.

What is the Qibla direction from Dallas?

About 44 degrees from true north, roughly northeast, with the Kaaba some 12,430 km away. See our Qibla guide to verify with a compass.

Best prayer times app for Dallas?

FivePrayer: free, no ads, no account, ISNA by default for the US, gentle adhan lock. Works offline once installed.

Where are the main masjids in Dallas?

The Dallas Central Mosque (IANT) on Abrams Road in Richardson and Masjid Al-Islam on South Harwood are two of the most established. EPIC Masjid in Plano is among the largest in the region.