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Prayer times in Grande Prairie
Looking for the prayer times in Grande Prairie? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Grande Prairie, Alberta. Every figure is computed for 55.1667° N, 118.8027° W, so the times reflect Grande Prairie itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Grande Prairie today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Grande Prairie
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Grande Prairie change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Grande Prairie on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:36 AM, the longest day lasts 17 h 25 min, compared with only 7 h 08 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:24 PM and 12:18 AM, while Dhuhr stays between 1:48 PM and 2:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Grande Prairie and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:16 AM | 7:58 AM | 2:03 PM | 5:16 PM | 8:09 PM | 9:51 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:36 AM | 5:15 AM | 1:57 PM | 6:28 PM | 10:39 PM | 12:18 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:01 AM | 7:43 AM | 1:48 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:51 PM | 9:33 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 8:23 AM | 10:19 AM | 1:53 PM | 3:14 PM | 5:27 PM | 7:24 PM |
Grande Prairie does not use the same time zone as the capital Ottawa: local time here is UTC−6. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Grande Prairie is called roughly 52 minutes later than in Ottawa, but the real solar difference depends on the 3,189 km that separate them.
Qibla in Grande Prairie and distance to Makkah
From Grande Prairie you pray towards the north, at an angle of 20.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,260 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Grande Prairie and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Grande Prairie during Ramadan
For those fasting in Grande Prairie, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:47 PM and imsak at 7:40 AM on the first day, 10 h 57 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:47 PM for a fast of 13 h 01 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Canada.
Grande Prairie on the map
The coordinates of Grande Prairie are 55.1667° N and 118.8027° W. The nearest cities on our site are Fort St. John (176 km), Prince George (290 km), and Stony Plain (360 km). Edmonton, the nearest administrative centre, is 389 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Alberta.
- Name
- Grande Prairie
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Alberta, Canada
- Population
- 70,385
- Coordinates
- 55.16667, -118.80271
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 20.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,260 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Grande Prairie
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Grande Prairie is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 2:03 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 6:28 PM for the majority, 7:44 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Grande Prairie and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Grande Prairie
- Fort St. John176 km · north-west
- Prince George290 km · south-west
- Stony Plain360 km · south-east
- Spruce Grove365 km · south-east
- St. Albert375 km · south-east
- Edmonton389 km · south-east
- Sherwood Park400 km · south-east
- Leduc401 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Grande Prairie
What is the Qibla direction in Grande Prairie?
The Qibla in Grande Prairie is 20.2° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,260 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Grande Prairie?
We use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method: Fajr at 15° and Isha when the sun is 15° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
How long is the fast in Grande Prairie during Ramadan?
Roughly 10 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 01 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Grande Prairie differ from Ottawa?
Yes. Grande Prairie is 3,189 km from Ottawa, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Grande Prairie is called about 52 minutes later than in Ottawa.
When is Fajr in Grande Prairie?
Fajr in Grande Prairie changes with the seasons: about 3:36 AM on 21 June and about 8:23 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.