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Prayer times in Brandon
Looking for the prayer times in Brandon? 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 Brandon, Manitoba. Every figure is computed for 49.8469° N, 99.9531° W, so the times reflect Brandon itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Brandon
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Brandon
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Brandon change through the year
Prayer times in Brandon vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:36 AM and Maghrib at 9:52 PM, for a day of 16 h 21 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 7:55 AM and Maghrib to 5:41 PM, and the day lasts only 8 h 06 min. That is a difference of 8 h 15 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:13 AM | 7:43 AM | 1:47 PM | 5:06 PM | 7:53 PM | 9:22 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:36 AM | 5:31 AM | 1:42 PM | 6:01 PM | 9:52 PM | 11:47 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:58 AM | 7:28 AM | 1:32 PM | 4:51 PM | 7:36 PM | 9:05 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:55 AM | 9:35 AM | 1:38 PM | 3:24 PM | 5:41 PM | 7:21 PM |
Brandon does not use the same time zone as the capital Ottawa: local time here is UTC−5. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Brandon comes about 37 minutes later than in Ottawa, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,874 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Brandon and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Brandon: 37.7° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 11,155 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Brandon remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Brandon during Ramadan
Ramadan in Brandon: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 7:21 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:47 PM, about 11 h 15 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 57 min, longer by 102 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Brandon is located
The coordinates of Brandon are 49.8469° N and 99.9531° W. The closest places on our site are Winnipeg (201 km), Yorkton (234 km), and Steinbach (238 km). Winnipeg, the nearest administrative centre, is 201 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Manitoba.
- Name
- Brandon
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Manitoba, Canada
- Population
- 48,859
- Coordinates
- 49.84692, -99.95306
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 37.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,155 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Brandon
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Brandon comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:15 PM instead of 6:01 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:47 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Brandon (UTC−5), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Brandon
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Brandon
Which calculation method is used for Brandon?
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 time is Fajr in Brandon?
Fajr in Brandon depends on the season: about 3:36 AM on 21 June and about 7:55 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Brandon?
The Qibla in Brandon is 37.7° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,155 km away.
How long is the fast in Brandon during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 15 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 57 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Brandon differ from Ottawa?
Yes. Brandon is 1,874 km from Ottawa, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Brandon comes about 37 minutes later than in Ottawa.