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Prayer times in Dartmouth
This page shows today’s salah times in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is the usual reference in Canada.
Adhan times in Dartmouth today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Dartmouth prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Dartmouth
It is useful to know how prayer times in Dartmouth move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:34 AM on 21 June and 6:19 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 46 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:37 PM and 9:03 PM. Daylight reaches 15 h 34 min in the summer solstice and drops to 8 h 49 min in 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 | 5:57 AM | 7:18 AM | 1:22 PM | 4:45 PM | 7:27 PM | 8:47 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:34 AM | 5:29 AM | 1:16 PM | 5:25 PM | 9:03 PM | 10:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:42 AM | 7:02 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:19 AM | 7:48 AM | 12:12 PM | 2:19 PM | 4:37 PM | 6:05 PM |
Dartmouth is in a different time zone from the capital Ottawa: local time here is UTC−4, UTC−3 in summer. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Dartmouth comes about 12 minutes later than in Ottawa, but the real solar difference depends on the 955 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Dartmouth
The Qibla in Dartmouth is at 65.6° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,348 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 65.6°.
Ramadan timetable for Dartmouth
For those fasting in Dartmouth, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:33 PM and imsak at 5:53 AM on the first day, 11 h 30 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:12 PM and the fast lasts 12 h 54 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Canada.
Dartmouth on the map
Dartmouth lies at 44.6713° N, 63.5772° W, in Nova Scotia, in Canada. The nearest administrative centre is Halifax, 3 km away. Close by you will find Halifax (3 km), Bedford (9 km), and Lower Sackville (14 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Dartmouth
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Nova Scotia, Canada
- Population
- 101,343
- Coordinates
- 44.67134, -63.57719
- Time zone
- UTC−4, UTC−3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 65.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,348 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Dartmouth
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Dartmouth takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:22 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:25 PM for the majority, 6:39 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. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Dartmouth and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Dartmouth
- Halifax3 km · south
- Bedford9 km · north-west
- Lower Sackville14 km · north-west
- New Glasgow125 km · north-east
- Charlottetown177 km · north
- Dieppe179 km · north-west
- Riverview182 km · north-west
- Moncton185 km · north-west
Prayer times in Dartmouth: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Dartmouth?
Fajr in Dartmouth depends on the season: about 3:34 AM on 21 June and about 6:19 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Dartmouth?
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 Dartmouth?
The Qibla in Dartmouth is 65.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,348 km away.
How long is the fast in Dartmouth during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 30 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 54 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Dartmouth differ from Ottawa?
Yes. Dartmouth is 955 km from Ottawa, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Dartmouth comes roughly 12 minutes later than in Ottawa.