Winnipeg Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Winnipeg, Canada: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Winnipeg
- Fajr: 3:18 AM
- Sunrise: 5:37 AM
- Dhuhr: 1:36 PM
- Asr: 5:49 PM
- Maghrib: 9:32 PM
- Isha: 11:49 PM
Islamic Resources for Winnipeg
About Winnipeg
Winnipeg, the capital and largest city of the Canadian province of Manitoba, sits at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers near the geographic centre of North America. Home to a settled Muslim community, the city observes the daily prayers on a schedule shaped by its high northern latitude, where the gap between summer and winter daylight is dramatic. This page provides today's prayer times for Winnipeg, calculated for its Central Time location and updated each day for Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.
Winnipeg is the capital and most populous city of Manitoba, with a city population of about 749,000 and a metropolitan population of roughly 835,000 recorded in the 2021 census, making it Canada's sixth-largest city and eighth-largest metropolitan area. It is centred on the meeting point of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, a historic crossing known as The Forks, and sits at an elevation of around 238 metres on the flat plains of the Canadian Prairies.
As the dominant urban centre of the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, the city is a hub for transportation, commerce, and culture in central Canada. Its Muslim residents are part of a diverse, multicultural population, and observing the five daily prayers on time is supported by community mosques and prayer spaces across the city. The seasonal rhythm of worship here is especially pronounced because of Winnipeg's northerly position, far from the equator.
Prayer Times in Winnipeg
Prayer times on this page are calculated using the method of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), the convention most widely followed by mosques across Canada and the United States. Winnipeg keeps Central Time (the America/Winnipeg zone) and observes daylight saving time, so the clock shifts forward one hour in spring and back one hour in autumn; the displayed times reflect whichever offset is currently in effect. Because Winnipeg lies at roughly 50 degrees north, daylight changes sharply with the seasons: summer brings very early dawns and late sunsets that push Fajr and Isha far apart, while short winter days draw them much closer together. The qibla from Winnipeg points roughly northeast, about 40 degrees from true north, toward the Kaaba in Makkah.
Ramadan in Winnipeg
During Ramadan, Muslims in Winnipeg fast from dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib), with the length of the fasting day depending heavily on where Ramadan falls in the year. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, Ramadan moves earlier by about eleven days each year, gradually shifting through the seasons. At Winnipeg's latitude this matters a great deal: a summer Ramadan brings long fasts stretching across the city's extended daylight, while a winter Ramadan brings noticeably shorter fasting days.
Suhoor is taken before the Fajr time shown on this page, and the fast is broken at Maghrib. Many in the community gather at mosques for the nightly Taraweeh prayers that follow Isha. Worshippers should always confirm the start and end of Ramadan, and the sighting of the moon for Eid al-Fitr, with their local mosque or community organisation, since these can depend on local announcements.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer Times in Winnipeg
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Winnipeg?
The times on this page use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) calculation method, which is the convention most commonly used by mosques throughout Canada and the United States. It defines the angles used to determine Fajr and Isha for North American locations.
What time zone does Winnipeg use for prayer times?
Winnipeg uses Central Time (the America/Winnipeg time zone) and observes daylight saving time. The clocks move forward one hour in spring and back one hour in autumn, and the prayer times shown automatically reflect the offset currently in effect.
Why do prayer times in Winnipeg change so much between summer and winter?
Winnipeg lies at about 50 degrees north latitude, far from the equator, so the length of daylight varies greatly across the year. In summer the days are long, with an early dawn and a late sunset, spreading Fajr and Isha far apart; in winter the days are short, bringing the prayers much closer together.
Which direction is the qibla from Winnipeg?
From Winnipeg the qibla faces roughly northeast, at a bearing of about 40 degrees from true north. This is the great-circle direction toward the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
How long is the fast during Ramadan in Winnipeg?
It depends on the time of year. Because Ramadan shifts about eleven days earlier each year, the fasting day can be long during a summer Ramadan, when Winnipeg has extended daylight, and much shorter during a winter Ramadan. The fast each day runs from Fajr until Maghrib as shown on this page.
Are the prayer times on this page updated daily?
Yes. The Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times are recalculated for Winnipeg each day based on the city's coordinates and the ISNA method, so the schedule stays accurate as daylight lengths change through the year.
Prayer Time FAQ for Winnipeg
What time is Fajr prayer in Winnipeg today?
Fajr prayer time in Winnipeg today is 3:18 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Winnipeg today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Winnipeg today is 1:36 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Winnipeg today?
Asr prayer time in Winnipeg today is 5:49 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Winnipeg today?
Maghrib prayer time in Winnipeg today is 9:32 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Winnipeg today?
Isha prayer time in Winnipeg today is 11:49 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Winnipeg?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Winnipeg, around 1:36 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Winnipeg?
The Qibla from Winnipeg is 40°, facing north-east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Winnipeg
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Winnipeg is 3:18 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Winnipeg is 1:36 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Winnipeg is 5:49 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Winnipeg is 9:32 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Winnipeg is 11:49 PM.
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