Anyone who’s tried keeping up with five daily prayers in a city that shifts between two time zones knows the feeling: you check your phone, a friend swears by a different app, and the mosque down the street posts yet another time. For Montreal’s Muslim community, finding the right prayer schedule isn’t always straightforward. Here’s a clear, source-backed look at today’s times, how they change, and where to get reliable numbers.

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Daily prayers: 5 · Fajr time (today): 03:17 AM · Dhuhr time (today): 12:52 PM · Asr time (today): 05:00 PM · Maghrib time (today): 08:35 PM · Isha time (today): 10:28 PM

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact calculation method varies by source; no single official authority for Montreal prayer times
  • Different apps and websites can show 2-10 minute differences for the same prayer
3Timeline signal
  • Times shift daily by 1-2 minutes as sunrise and sunset change through the year
  • Daylight saving time (EDT/EST) causes a one-hour jump twice a year
4What’s next
  • Fajr will start getting earlier as summer solstice approaches
  • Ramadan 2026 will shift Maghrib times later into the evening

Six key facts about Montreal’s prayer schedule, one pattern: every source agrees on the core times but differs slightly on exact minutes depending on the calculation method used.

Today’s Montreal prayer times reflect the city’s northern latitude and summer positioning.

Label Value
Country Canada
City Montreal
Province Quebec
Timezone EDT (UTC-4) during summer, EST (UTC-5) in winter
Current Fajr time 03:17 AM
Current Maghrib time 08:35 PM

The pattern across sources: core times align within a few minutes, with the greatest spread occurring at Fajr and Isha due to differing angle calculations.

What are the daily prayer times in Montreal?

Muslims pray five times a day, and Montreal’s schedule follows the same pattern as any city at a similar northern latitude — just with dramatically longer summer days and shorter winter ones. For today, the times are consistent across most major sources.

Fajr

  • Today’s Fajr (dawn) prayer begins at 03:17 AM according to times-prayer.com, a widely used prayer-time aggregator.
  • The Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet), Turkey’s official religious authority, lists Fajr at 03:04 AM — about 13 minutes earlier, reflecting a different calculation angle.
  • Athan Pro shows 03:22 AM, closer to the times-prayer.com figure.
The implication: A Montreal Muslim relying on Diyanet for Fajr will wake up 13 minutes earlier than someone using Athan Pro — a direct result of different calculation schools, each valid within its method.

Dhuhr

  • Dhuhr (noon) prayer is at 12:52 PM, agreed upon by times-prayer.com, Athan Pro, and prieres.date.
  • Diyanet puts Dhuhr at 12:57 PM — five minutes later, likely due to a slightly different zenith calculation.
  • On Fridays, Dhuhr is replaced by Jumu’ah congregational prayer, which most Montreal mosques schedule around 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM.

Asr

  • Asr (afternoon) prayer time today is 5:00 PM according to times-prayer.com and prayertim.es.
  • Athan Pro records Asr at 16:59 (4:59 PM), and Diyanet at 17:04 (5:04 PM) — a spread of only five minutes.
  • The difference comes from two standard schools: the Hanafi and Shafi’i/ Maliki methods calculate Asr using different shadow lengths.

Maghrib

  • Maghrib (sunset) prayer begins at 08:35 PM today, per times-prayer.com.
  • Diyanet lists 08:42 PM; Athan Pro shows 08:31 PM.
  • During Ramadan, Maghrib is the iftar time — the exact moment Muslims break their fast. A 7-11 minute difference across sources matters when you’re waiting for sunset.

Isha

  • Isha (night) prayer today: 10:28 PM (times-prayer.com).
  • Diyanet records 22:30 (10:30 PM); Athan Pro shows 22:22 (10:22 PM).
  • At 40°N latitude, summer Isha times in Montreal can push past 10:00 PM — a reality that local scholars have addressed with religious dispensations for combining prayers.
The upshot

A Montreal Muslim relying on Diyanet for Fajr will wake up 13 minutes earlier than someone using Athan Pro. That’s not a bug — it’s the result of different calculation schools, and each is valid within its method.

What time is Fajr (morning) prayer in Montreal?

Importance of Fajr

  • Fajr is the first of the five daily prayers, performed between true dawn and sunrise.
  • In Montreal, the window for Fajr can be as narrow as 90 minutes in summer and over three hours in winter.
  • The Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) uses an angle of 18° below the horizon for Fajr, while some North American calculators use 15° — the difference explains the 13-minute gap between sources.

Calculation methods

  • Islamic scholars have developed several methods to determine prayer times: the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) uses 15° for Fajr; the Muslim World League (MWL) uses 18°; the Umm al-Qura method (used in Saudi Arabia) uses 18.5°.
  • No single method is “official” for Montreal. The city’s mosques and Islamic centres often choose one method and stick with it.
  • AICP Canada explicitly states that its published prayer times are “approximate and based on simple calculation” and advises verifying locally.
What to watch

When summer Fajr begins at 03:17 AM, the sunrise follows at 05:09 AM — leaving a short 112-minute window. Missing Fajr before sunrise means you cannot make it up until the next day, so accuracy matters more than convenience.

What time is Dhuhr (noon) prayer in Montreal?

Dhuhr after zenith

  • Dhuhr begins when the sun passes its zenith (the highest point in the sky) and continues until Asr starts.
  • In Montreal today, Dhuhr is at 12:52 PM, which aligns with the solar noon calculation.
  • times-prayer.com and Athan Pro both use this time, while Diyanet lists 12:57 PM — the five-minute difference corresponds to different zenith calculation thresholds.

Friday Dhuhr and Jumu’ah

  • On Fridays, the Dhuhr prayer is replaced by Jumu’ah, a congregational prayer with a sermon (khutbah).
  • Most Montreal mosques hold Jumu’ah between 1:00 PM and 1:45 PM, slightly later than the standard Dhuhr time to accommodate worshippers coming from work.
  • The AICP Canada guidance notes that Jumu’ah time should not be prayed before the sun has fully passed the zenith.
The pattern: Dhuhr shows the tightest agreement across sources — only a 5-minute spread — making it the most predictable prayer time for Montreal Muslims.

What time is Maghrib (evening) prayer in Montreal?

Maghrib at sunset

  • Maghrib is the shortest prayer window: it begins right at sunset and ends as soon as the red twilight fades (roughly 15-20 minutes).
  • Today’s Maghrib time is 08:35 PM according to times-prayer.com, with Diyanet at 08:42 PM and Athan Pro at 08:31 PM.
  • The namazvakti.com calculation uses coordinates 45.5013, -73.5656 for Montreal and lists Qibla direction as 59° from true north.

Iftar timing during Ramadan

  • Maghrib time is synonymous with iftar — the moment Muslims end their daily fast during Ramadan.
  • A 7-minute difference between sources (08:31 vs 08:42) means iftar can arrive earlier or later depending on which timetable you follow.
  • Montreal mosques typically post a unified Ramadan schedule so the community breaks fast together during congregational iftars.
The trade-off

The 7-minute spread across sources for Maghrib in Montreal is small enough that most worshippers pick one trusted source and stick with it. But during Ramadan, that same 7-minute gap can determine whether someone breaks their fast at the “correct” moment — a decision with religious weight.

Where can I find accurate prayer times for Montreal?

Websites like IslamicFinder

  • times-prayer.com provides daily, monthly, and yearly schedules for Montreal with location-specific data and timezone (America/Montreal).
  • prieres.date offers a simple, clean interface showing Imsak, Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Sunset, Maghrib, and Isha.
  • Athan Pro includes both a live “next prayer” panel and a monthly table view.
  • These sites do not disclose which calculation method they use by default, so it’s worth checking the settings if available.

Mobile apps like Muslim Pro

  • Muslim Pro and similar apps allow users to select their preferred calculation method (ISNA, MWL, Umm al-Qura, Diyanet, etc.).
  • Athan Pro also offers a mobile-friendly interface with automatic location detection.
  • Tip: set your calculation method manually rather than using the default — many apps default to Umm al-Qura, which was designed for Mecca’s latitude (21°N), not Montreal’s 45°N.

Local mosques

  • Montreal’s major Islamic centres — including the Islamic Centre of Quebec (Côte-des-Neiges) and the Al-Andalus Centre (Saint-Laurent) — post daily prayer times on their websites and physical notice boards.
  • Mosque schedules often use the same calculation method consistently year-round, so once you know which one your local mosque follows, you can align your app settings accordingly.
  • AICP Canada publishes a general schedule but notes its times are “approximate” and recommends consulting your local imam.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Adhan?

The Adhan is the Islamic call to prayer, recited by a muezzin to announce that it is time for the prescribed prayer. In Montreal, many mosques broadcast the Adhan at each prayer time, and apps provide audio recordings.

How are prayer times calculated?

Prayer times are calculated based on the sun’s position relative to the horizon. Fajr begins when the sun is at a specific angle below the horizon (usually 15° to 18°). Dhuhr occurs after the sun passes its zenith. Asr begins when a shadow reaches a certain length. Maghrib starts at sunset. Isha begins when twilight fades — again measured by a specific angle (typically 15° to 18°).

Do prayer times change daily?

Yes, every day. Because the earth’s orbit around the sun is not perfectly uniform, sunrise and sunset times shift by 1-2 minutes daily. In Montreal, summer days are long (Fajr before 4 AM, Isha after 10 PM), while winter days are short (Fajr around 6 AM, Isha around 5 PM).

Why do different sources show different times?

Different websites and apps use different calculation methods (ISNA, MWL, Umm al-Qura, Diyanet, etc.), which have different angle thresholds for Fajr and Isha. Latitude also magnifies differences: at 45°N, a 1° angle change can shift Fajr by 10-15 minutes, whereas near the equator the difference is negligible.

What is the difference between Fajr and sunrise?

Fajr prayer time begins at true dawn (first light in the sky) and ends at sunrise. Sunrise is when the sun’s disc first appears above the horizon. The time between Fajr and sunrise varies by season and latitude — in Montreal’s summer it’s about 1 hour 52 minutes; in winter it can be over 3 hours.

Is there a standard prayer time for Montreal year-round?

No. Prayer times change daily throughout the year. However, many Montreal mosques and Islamic centres publish a yearly calendar with all prayer times for the full Hijri year, which accommodate the seasonal shifts. Some apps offer “annual schedules” that update automatically.