Fajr Prayer Time in Calgary Today

All Prayer Times in Calgary Today

About Fajr Prayer

Fajr is the first of the five daily prayers, consisting of 2 obligatory rakaat prayed before sunrise. It is widely considered the most spiritually rewarding of the five prayers.

The Prophet ﷺ said: "The two rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and everything in it." (Muslim). Allah ﷻ says: "…the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed." (17:78)

Fard Rakaat

2

Time

pre-dawn

Arabic

الفجر

Fajr Prayer in Calgary — FAQs

What time is Fajr prayer in Calgary today?

Today's Fajr time in Calgary is shown in the prayer times table above.

What time does Fajr start in Calgary?

Fajr in Calgary begins at true dawn — the first horizontal light on the horizon — and ends just before sunrise.

Can Fajr be prayed after sunrise?

No — Fajr must be completed before sunrise. If missed, pray it as a qada (make-up) as soon as you wake, but the full reward of praying on time is not recovered.

How many rakaat is Fajr prayer?

Fajr has 2 fard (obligatory) rakaat, plus 2 sunnah rakaat recommended beforehand.

What is the difference between Fajr and Subh?

Subh (also Sobh) is simply another name for Fajr. Both refer to the same pre-dawn prayer.