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Prayer times in Nanaimo
This page shows today’s salah times in Nanaimo, British Columbia, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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 Nanaimo
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Nanaimo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Nanaimo
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Nanaimo on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:14 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 14 min, against only 8 h 12 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:58 PM and 11:21 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 1:08 PM and 1:23 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nanaimo and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:51 AM | 7:19 AM | 1:23 PM | 4:43 PM | 7:29 PM | 8:57 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:14 AM | 5:11 AM | 1:18 PM | 5:36 PM | 9:25 PM | 11:21 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:35 AM | 7:04 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:40 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:30 AM | 9:08 AM | 1:14 PM | 3:03 PM | 5:20 PM | 6:58 PM |
Nanaimo is in a different time zone from the capital Ottawa: local time here is UTC−7. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Nanaimo comes about 13 minutes later than in Ottawa, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 3,600 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Nanaimo and distance to Makkah
In Nanaimo you face towards the north, at an angle of 15.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 12,003 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Nanaimo is at about 6:57 AM and iftar at 6:24 PM, for a fast of 11 h 17 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 6:05 AM and iftar to 7:12 PM, for a fast of 12 h 57 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Nanaimo is located
The coordinates of Nanaimo are 49.1664° N and 123.9400° W. The nearest cities on our site are North Cowichan (41 km), Duncan (46 km), and Richmond (58 km). Burnaby, the nearest administrative centre, is 73 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across British Columbia.
- Name
- Nanaimo
- Type
- City
- Part of
- British Columbia, Canada
- Population
- 90,504
- Coordinates
- 49.16638, -123.94003
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 15.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,003 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nanaimo
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nanaimo takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:23 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:36 PM for the majority, 6:50 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 offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Nanaimo and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Nanaimo
- North Cowichan41 km · south-east
- Duncan46 km · south
- Richmond58 km · east
- West Vancouver59 km · east
- Vancouver60 km · east
- Port Alberni63 km · west
- Victoria-Fraserview64 km · east
- Delta65 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nanaimo
How long is the fast in Nanaimo during Ramadan?
About 11 h 17 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 57 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Nanaimo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:20 PM on 21 December and 9:25 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Nanaimo?
Fajr in Nanaimo changes with the seasons: about 3:14 AM on 21 June and about 7:30 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Nanaimo differ from Ottawa?
Yes. Nanaimo is 3,600 km from Ottawa, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Nanaimo is called about 13 minutes later than in Ottawa.
Which calculation method is used for Nanaimo?
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.