Ottawa Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Ottawa, Canada: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Ottawa
- Fajr: 3:38 AM
- Sunrise: 5:29 AM
- Dhuhr: 1:10 PM
- Asr: 5:16 PM
- Maghrib: 8:48 PM
- Isha: 10:39 PM
Islamic Resources for Ottawa
About Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, set in southeastern Ontario at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River, directly across from Gatineau, Quebec. With a city population of about 1,017,449 at the 2021 census and roughly 1,488,307 across the Ottawa-Gatineau metropolitan area, it is the country's fourth-largest city and metro region. This page lists today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for Ottawa's Muslim community.
Ottawa is the national capital of Canada, located in southeastern Ontario where the Ottawa River meets the Rideau River. It forms the core of the Ottawa-Gatineau census metropolitan area and the National Capital Region, sharing a border with the city of Gatineau in neighbouring Quebec. As the seat of Canada's federal government, it is one of the country's principal administrative centres.
The city proper had a population of about 1,017,449 at the 2021 census, with a metropolitan population of roughly 1,488,307, making Ottawa the fourth-largest city and fourth-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Sitting at an elevation of around 70 metres, it is home to a diverse and growing population that includes well-established Muslim communities served by mosques and Islamic centres across its neighbourhoods.
Prayer Times in Ottawa
Ottawa observes Eastern Time and shifts to daylight saving in spring, so the clock times for all five prayers move forward by an hour from mid-March until early November. At roughly 45.4 degrees north, the city has a pronounced seasonal swing: long midsummer days push Fajr very early and Isha late into the evening, while short winter days bring Maghrib to the mid- to late afternoon. Times on this page are calculated using the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, widely used across Canada and the United States.
Ramadan in Ottawa
During Ramadan, Ottawa's Muslims observe the daily fast from Fajr to Maghrib, so the length of the fasting day depends heavily on where Ramadan falls in the year. At about 45 degrees north, the city experiences long fasting days when Ramadan lands in late spring and summer and notably shorter ones when it falls in winter.
Because Ottawa observes daylight saving time, the clock times for suhoor (before Fajr) and iftar (at Maghrib) can shift by an hour when the seasonal change occurs during or near Ramadan. Worshippers typically confirm each day's Fajr and Maghrib times in advance to plan suhoor and iftar; the live times on this page, calculated with the ISNA method, update daily throughout the month.
Prayer Time Questions for Ottawa
What calculation method is used for Ottawa prayer times?
Ottawa prayer times on this page use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is widely used by Muslim communities across Canada and the United States.
Does Ottawa observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ottawa is on Eastern Time and switches to daylight saving from mid-March to early November, so prayer clock times move forward by one hour during that period and shift back again in autumn.
Why do prayer times change so much through the year in Ottawa?
Ottawa sits at about 45 degrees north latitude, where day length varies sharply between seasons. In summer the long days push Fajr very early and Isha late at night, while in winter the short days bring Maghrib to the mid- to late afternoon.
Which direction is the Qibla from Ottawa?
The Qibla from Ottawa is approximately 57 degrees, toward the northeast, in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca.
How early can Fajr be in Ottawa during summer?
Because of Ottawa's high latitude and long midsummer days, Fajr can fall very early in the morning around June, well before sunrise. Check the live times above for the exact time on any given day rather than relying on a fixed estimate.
Are these Ottawa prayer times updated daily?
Yes. The times shown above are generated for Ottawa's coordinates and time zone and update each day, so they reflect the current date's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.
Prayer Time FAQ for Ottawa
What time is Fajr prayer in Ottawa today?
Fajr prayer time in Ottawa today is 3:38 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Ottawa today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Ottawa today is 1:10 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Ottawa today?
Asr prayer time in Ottawa today is 5:16 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Ottawa today?
Maghrib prayer time in Ottawa today is 8:48 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Ottawa today?
Isha prayer time in Ottawa today is 10:39 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Ottawa?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Ottawa, around 1:10 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Ottawa?
The Qibla from Ottawa is 57°, facing north-east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Ottawa
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Ottawa is 3:38 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Ottawa is 1:10 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Ottawa is 5:16 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Ottawa is 8:48 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Ottawa is 10:39 PM.
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