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Prayer times in Central Saanich
This page shows today’s prayer times in Central Saanich, British Columbia, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is the usual reference in Canada.
Today’s prayer times in Central Saanich
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Central Saanich
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Central Saanich change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Central Saanich move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:13 AM on 21 June and 7:27 AM on 21 December, a shift of 4 h 13 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:21 PM and 9:20 PM. Daylight peaks at 16 h 08 min around the summer solstice and drops to 8 h 17 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:50 AM | 7:17 AM | 1:21 PM | 4:42 PM | 7:27 PM | 8:54 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:13 AM | 5:11 AM | 1:16 PM | 5:32 PM | 9:20 PM | 11:18 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:35 AM | 7:02 AM | 1:06 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:36 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:27 AM | 9:03 AM | 1:12 PM | 3:04 PM | 5:21 PM | 6:57 PM |
Central Saanich is in a different time zone from the capital Ottawa: local time here is UTC−7. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Central Saanich is called roughly 11 minutes later than in Ottawa, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 3,577 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Central Saanich
From Central Saanich you pray towards the north, at an angle of 16.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 12,056 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Central Saanich and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Central Saanich during Ramadan
Ramadan in Central Saanich: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:54 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:24 PM, about 11 h 19 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 56 min, longer by 97 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Central Saanich on the map
The coordinates of Central Saanich are 48.5663° N and 123.4193° W. The nearest cities on our site are Saanich (4 km), Langford (14 km), and Esquimalt (15 km). Victoria, the nearest administrative centre, is 15 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across British Columbia.
- Name
- Central Saanich
- Type
- City
- Part of
- British Columbia, Canada
- Population
- 17,385
- Coordinates
- 48.56634, -123.41932
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 16.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,056 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Central Saanich
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Central Saanich takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:21 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:32 PM for the majority, 6:46 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Central Saanich and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Central Saanich
Which calculation method is used for Central Saanich?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Central Saanich?
The Qibla in Central Saanich is 16.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,056 km away.
Do prayer times in Central Saanich differ from Ottawa?
Yes. Central Saanich is 3,577 km from Ottawa, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Central Saanich comes roughly 11 minutes later than in Ottawa.
How long is the fast in Central Saanich during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 19 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 56 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Central Saanich?
Fajr in Central Saanich changes with the seasons: about 3:13 AM on 21 June and about 7:27 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.