Calgary Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Calgary, Canada: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Calgary
- Fajr: 3:12 AM
- Sunrise: 5:40 AM
- Dhuhr: 1:43 PM
- Asr: 5:59 PM
- Maghrib: 9:44 PM
- Isha: 12:10 AM
Islamic Resources for Calgary
About Calgary
Calgary is the largest city in the Canadian province of Alberta and one of the country's major economic hubs, with a city population of about 1.3 million and a metropolitan area of roughly 1.48 million as of 2021, the third-largest city and fifth-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Sitting at an elevation of around 1,045 metres on the western prairies near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the city is home to a sizeable and growing Muslim community. This page lists today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for Calgary.
Calgary is the largest city in Alberta and one of Canada's principal economic centres. As of 2021 the city proper had a population of about 1,306,784, with a metropolitan population of around 1,481,806, making it the third-largest city and the fifth-largest metropolitan area in Canada. It sits on the western Canadian prairies at an elevation of roughly 1,045 metres, near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
As a major hub that has drawn residents from across Canada and around the world, Calgary is home to a diverse and expanding Muslim population. Mosques and prayer spaces serve communities across the city's neighbourhoods, providing daily congregational prayers and Friday Jummah for residents, students, and visitors.
Prayer Times in Calgary
Calgary observes Mountain Time and shifts its clocks for daylight saving, moving to Mountain Daylight Time (UTC-6) in summer and back to Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7) in winter, so the listed clock times jump roughly an hour with the seasonal changeover. At about 51 degrees north, the city sees a wide swing in daylight across the year: long summer days push Fajr very early and Isha late into the evening, while short winter days bring Maghrib to the mid- to late afternoon. Around midsummer the gap between Maghrib and a true astronomical Fajr becomes very narrow, a common high-latitude consideration; times here are calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method widely used across Canada and the United States.
Ramadan in Calgary
During Ramadan, the fasting day in Calgary depends heavily on the time of year because of the city's high latitude of about 51 degrees north. When Ramadan falls in summer, the long days mean a fast that stretches from a very early Suhoor before Fajr to a late Iftar at Maghrib in the evening; when it falls in winter, the short days make for a noticeably shorter fast that ends in the mid- to late afternoon.
Because Calgary observes daylight saving time, Suhoor and Iftar clock times can shift by about an hour if the changeover occurs near Ramadan. Worshippers should follow the daily timetable on this page for accurate Fajr (Suhoor end) and Maghrib (Iftar) times, and confirm Taraweeh schedules and any high-latitude timing adjustments with their local mosque.
Prayer Time Questions for Calgary
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Calgary?
These times use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is widely followed by mosques and communities across Canada and the United States.
Does Calgary observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Calgary follows Mountain Time, switching to Mountain Daylight Time (UTC-6) in summer and Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7) in winter. The displayed prayer times already account for the current clock setting, so they shift by about an hour around the changeover.
Which direction is the Qibla from Calgary?
The Qibla from Calgary is approximately 25 degrees, that is, toward the north-northeast. This great-circle direction toward the Kaaba in Mecca is typical for cities in western North America.
Why do Calgary's prayer times change so much between summer and winter?
Calgary lies at roughly 51 degrees north, so day length varies sharply through the year. Summer days are long, pushing Fajr earlier and Isha later, while winter days are short, bringing Maghrib to the mid- or late afternoon.
How are Fajr and Isha handled during Calgary's long summer days?
At Calgary's high latitude, twilight can persist late into the night near midsummer, leaving only a narrow window between Isha and Fajr. The ISNA method used here applies fixed twilight angles; some local mosques may follow additional high-latitude conventions, so it is best to confirm with your local masjid during the longest weeks of summer.
Are these times suitable for all of metropolitan Calgary?
Yes. Prayer times vary only slightly across Calgary and its surrounding metropolitan area, so the listed times are accurate for neighbourhoods throughout the city. For precise moments, refer to the live daily timetable on this page.
Prayer Time FAQ for Calgary
What time is Fajr prayer in Calgary today?
Fajr prayer time in Calgary today is 3:12 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Calgary today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Calgary today is 1:43 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Calgary today?
Asr prayer time in Calgary today is 5:59 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Calgary today?
Maghrib prayer time in Calgary today is 9:44 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Calgary today?
Isha prayer time in Calgary today is 12:10 AM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Calgary?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Calgary, around 1:43 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Calgary?
The Qibla from Calgary is 25°, facing north-east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Calgary
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Calgary is 3:12 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Calgary is 1:43 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Calgary is 5:59 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Calgary is 9:44 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Calgary is 12:10 AM.
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