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Prayer times in Northwest Territories
This page gives today’s prayer times in Northwest Territories, a region of Canada, together with links to the 1 cities of Northwest Territories that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Yellowknife; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Namaz times in Northwest Territories today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Northwest Territories
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Northwest Territories change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Northwest Territories on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:39 AM, the longest day lasts 19 h 59 min, against only 4 h 58 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:45 PM and 12:39 AM, while Dhuhr stays between 1:30 PM and 1:45 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Northwest Territories and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:30 AM | 7:39 AM | 1:45 PM | 4:47 PM | 7:53 PM | 10:02 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:39 AM | 3:40 AM | 1:39 PM | 6:27 PM | 11:39 PM | 12:39 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:15 AM | 7:24 AM | 1:30 PM | 4:31 PM | 7:35 PM | 9:43 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 8:27 AM | 11:07 AM | 1:36 PM | 2:10 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:45 PM |
Northwest Territories is in a different time zone from the capital Ottawa: local time here is UTC−6. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Northwest Territories is called about 35 minutes later than in Ottawa, but the real solar difference comes from the 3,087 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in Northwest Territories
Qibla direction for Northwest Territories: 24.0° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 10,414 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Northwest Territories is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Northwest Territories
Fasting in Northwest Territories, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:59 PM and imsak at 7:26 AM on the first day, 10 h 22 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:22 PM for a fast of 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Canada.
Northwest Territories on the map
Northwest Territories is one of the regions of Canada. Its main city, Yellowknife, is at 62.4541° N, 114.3725° W. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Northwest Territories
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Canada
- Coordinates
- 62.45411, -114.37248
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 24.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,414 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Northwest Territories
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Northwest Territories comes roughly 81 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:49 PM instead of 6:27 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:45 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Salah times across Northwest Territories
Prayer times near Northwest Territories
- Alberta991 km · south
- Saskatchewan1,459 km · south-east
- British Columbia1,655 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Northwest Territories
How long is the fast in Northwest Territories during Ramadan?
Roughly 10 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Northwest Territories?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:04 PM on 21 December and 11:39 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Northwest Territories?
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 Northwest Territories?
Fajr in Northwest Territories changes with the seasons: about 2:39 AM on 21 June and about 8:27 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Northwest Territories?
The Qibla in Northwest Territories is 24.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,414 km away.