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Prayer times in Rivière-du-Loup
Looking for the prayer times in Rivière-du-Loup? 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 Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec. Every figure is computed for 47.8270° N, 69.5424° W, which means the times match Rivière-du-Loup itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Rivière-du-Loup today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Rivière-du-Loup prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Rivière-du-Loup by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Rivière-du-Loup move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:40 AM on 21 June and 5:49 AM on 21 December, a shift of 3 h 10 min, while Maghrib moves between 3:48 PM and 8:41 PM. Daylight reaches 16 h 01 min around the summer solstice and drops to 8 h 24 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 | 5:16 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:40 AM | 4:39 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:55 PM | 8:41 PM | 10:40 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:34 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:49 AM | 7:24 AM | 11:36 AM | 1:31 PM | 3:48 PM | 5:23 PM |
Rivière-du-Loup is located 541 km north-east of Ottawa, so Dhuhr in Rivière-du-Loup is called about 25 minutes earlier than in Ottawa. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Rivière-du-Loup.
Qibla direction in Rivière-du-Loup
The Qibla in Rivière-du-Loup is at 61.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,603 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 61.6°.
Fasting hours in Rivière-du-Loup during Ramadan
For those fasting in Rivière-du-Loup, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 4:50 PM and imsak at 5:19 AM on the first day, 11 h 21 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:35 PM for a fast of 12 h 56 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Canada.
About Rivière-du-Loup
The coordinates of Rivière-du-Loup are 47.8270° N and 69.5424° W. The closest places on our site are Rimouski (102 km), Edmundston (104 km), and Saguenay (131 km). Lévis, the nearest administrative centre, is 168 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Quebec.
- Name
- Rivière-du-Loup
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Quebec, Canada
- Population
- 18,586
- Coordinates
- 47.82699, -69.54243
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 61.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,603 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Rivière-du-Loup
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Rivière-du-Loup comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:09 PM instead of 4:55 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:46 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Rivière-du-Loup (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Rivière-du-Loup
- Rimouski102 km · north-east
- Edmundston104 km · south-east
- Saguenay131 km · north-west
- Lévis168 km · south-west
- Québec169 km · south-west
- Neufchâtel-Est–Lebourgneuf173 km · south-west
- Alma176 km · north-west
- L'Ancienne-Lorette178 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Rivière-du-Loup
Do prayer times in Rivière-du-Loup differ from Ottawa?
Yes. Rivière-du-Loup is 541 km from Ottawa, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Rivière-du-Loup comes roughly 25 minutes earlier than in Ottawa.
Which calculation method is used for Rivière-du-Loup?
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.
When is Maghrib in Rivière-du-Loup?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:48 PM on 21 December and 8:41 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Rivière-du-Loup?
The Qibla in Rivière-du-Loup is 61.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,603 km away.
How long is the fast in Rivière-du-Loup during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 21 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 56 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.