December Prayer Times in Calgary
December is the month when prayer times in Calgary reach their winter extreme. Fajr is at its latest in the year, sunrise is after 9:30 AM, and the day from sunrise to sunset is less than eight hours long. By the end of the month, the days start to lengthen again, slowly.
This guide gives you the verified December prayer times in Calgary for December 2026, day by day, explains what changes from 1 December to 31 December, and shows you how to plan Fajr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha around work, school, and Jumu’ah in the darkest month of the year.
All times here use the same method as this site: ISNA, Fajr 15 degrees, Isha 15 degrees, and Hanafi Asr. That is why our Asr time is later than many other sites, which use Shafi’i Asr. The other prayer times are the same under both schools.
December Prayer Times in Calgary for December 2026
December prayer times Calgary at a glance. This December prayer times Calgary timetable lists Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha for 1, 7, 14, 21, 28, and 31 December 2026. For Hijri dates in December, see the Islamic Calendar.
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 December 2026 | 7:37 AM | 9:18 AM | 1:25 PM | 3:47 PM | 5:33 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 7 December 2026 | 7:44 AM | 9:25 AM | 1:28 PM | 3:44 PM | 5:30 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 14 December 2026 | 7:50 AM | 9:32 AM | 1:31 PM | 3:44 PM | 5:30 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 21 December 2026 | 7:54 AM | 9:37 AM | 1:35 PM | 3:46 PM | 5:32 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 28 December 2026 | 7:57 AM | 9:40 AM | 1:38 PM | 3:50 PM | 5:37 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 31 December 2026 | 7:57 AM | 9:40 AM | 1:39 PM | 3:53 PM | 5:39 PM | 7:22 PM |
December prayer times on 1 December 2026
On Tuesday, 1 December 2026, the December prayer times in Calgary are Fajr 7:37 AM, Sunrise 9:18 AM, Dhuhr 1:25 PM, Asr 3:47 PM, Maghrib 5:33 PM, and Isha 7:13 PM.
December starts where November ended. Fajr is already after 7:30 AM, and Maghrib is already before 5:35 PM. The gap between Maghrib and Isha is about one hour and forty minutes, so Isha comes quickly after sunset, and the evening is short.
December prayer times on 7 December 2026
On Monday, 7 December 2026, the times are Fajr 7:44 AM, Sunrise 9:25 AM, Dhuhr 1:28 PM, Asr 3:44 PM, Maghrib 5:30 PM, and Isha 7:12 PM.
In one week, Fajr has moved seven minutes later, and Maghrib has moved three minutes earlier. Sunrise is now at 9:25 AM, so the morning starts late for school and work. Asr is at 3:44 PM, in the middle of the working afternoon for many people in Calgary.
December prayer times on 14 December 2026
On Monday, 14 December 2026, the times are Fajr 7:50 AM, Sunrise 9:32 AM, Dhuhr 1:31 PM, Asr 3:44 PM, Maghrib 5:30 PM, and Isha 7:12 PM.
Fajr is now at 7:50 AM, thirteen minutes later than on 1 December. Maghrib has stopped moving earlier and is holding at 5:30 PM. That is the first sign that the shortest day is near, because Maghrib turns first, and then Fajr turns a few days later.
December prayer times on 21 December 2026, around the shortest day
On Monday, 21 December 2026, the times are Fajr 7:54 AM, Sunrise 9:37 AM, Dhuhr 1:35 PM, Asr 3:46 PM, Maghrib 5:32 PM, and Isha 7:15 PM.
This is around the shortest day of the year in Calgary, the winter solstice. From sunrise at 9:37 AM to Maghrib at 5:32 PM is about seven hours and fifty five minutes of daylight, by the Aladhan rounded times. The shortest days by that same rounding are a few days around the solstice, all about seven hours and fifty four to fifty five minutes, so the exact shortest day by the minute is not the point.
The point is that the day is at its shortest here, and after this, the days start to lengthen again.
Fajr is at 7:54 AM, less than two hours before sunrise, and Isha is at 7:15 PM, less than two hours after Maghrib.
December prayer times on 28 December 2026
On Monday, 28 December 2026, the times are Fajr 7:57 AM, Sunrise 9:40 AM, Dhuhr 1:38 PM, Asr 3:50 PM, Maghrib 5:37 PM, and Isha 7:19 PM.
Fajr is now at 7:57 AM, its latest time in December, a time it shares with 27, 29, 30, and 31 December. Maghrib has started to move later again, to 5:37 PM, five minutes later than on 21 December. The days are lengthening, but slowly, and Fajr is still at its latest.
December prayer times on 31 December 2026
On Thursday, 31 December 2026, the times are Fajr 7:57 AM, Sunrise 9:40 AM, Dhuhr 1:39 PM, Asr 3:53 PM, Maghrib 5:39 PM, and Isha 7:22 PM.
Fajr is still at 7:57 AM, its latest in the year. After 31 December, Fajr starts to move earlier again, slowly, as the days lengthen. Maghrib is now at 5:39 PM, seven minutes later than on 21 December, so the afternoon is already getting longer.
For the full day by day timetable, see the Next 30 Days Calgary Prayer Timetable, which updates automatically with the same ISNA and Hanafi Asr method.
What changes in December, from 1 December to 31 December
Fajr and sunrise in December
Fajr moves later by twenty minutes across December, from 7:37 AM on 1 December to 7:57 AM on 31 December. Sunrise moves later by twenty two minutes, from 9:18 AM to 9:40 AM. Dhuhr moves later by fourteen minutes, from 1:25 PM to 1:39 PM.
Maghrib and Asr in December
Maghrib moves earlier first, then later. It goes from 5:33 PM on 1 December to 5:30 PM on 7 and 14 December, then to 5:32 PM on 21 December, and to 5:39 PM on 31 December. Asr stays close to 3:44 PM to 3:53 PM all month, because the afternoon shadow changes slowly near the solstice. Isha moves from 7:13 PM on 1 December to 7:22 PM on 31 December, nine minutes later.
That is why December feels so dark in Calgary. The morning gets later, the afternoon gets shorter, and then, only after the solstice, the evening starts to come back.
Why December prayer times in Calgary move this way
Calgary sits at 51.0447 degrees north. In December, the sun stays low in the sky, and the day is at its shortest. Prayer times in Calgary are based on the position of the sun, so they follow that change directly. Fajr is set by the angle of the sun below the horizon, 15 degrees under ISNA. Isha is set the same way, 15 degrees.
Asr is set by the length of a shadow, and under Hanafi Asr the shadow must be twice the length of the object, plus the noon shadow. That is why Hanafi Asr in Calgary in December is about thirty to thirty two minutes later than Shafi’i Asr. On 1 December, Shafi’i Asr is about 3:15 PM, and Hanafi Asr is 3:47 PM. On 21 December, Shafi’i Asr is about 3:16 PM, and Hanafi Asr is 3:46 PM.
There is no separate summer rule and no separate winter rule on this site. The same ISNA calculation runs all year. The times change because the sun changes, not because the method changes. If another site shows a different time, check its method first, because most differences come from the method, not from an error. Sources that disagree by about an hour for 1 December are usually using a different method or a different Asr school, not a different date.
How to plan Fajr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha in December in Calgary
Fajr in the morning
Fajr in December in Calgary is the easiest Fajr of the year to catch, because it is late in the morning. On 1 December, Fajr is at 7:37 AM. On 31 December, Fajr is at 7:57 AM. That fits a normal work and school morning for many people. Plan Fajr the night before, set one alarm for Fajr, and keep wudu and prayer space ready.
If you pray Fajr at home, pray it before sunrise, which is at 9:18 AM on 1 December and 9:40 AM on 31 December. If you go to a mosque for Fajr, check its iqama time, because mosques add a few minutes after the adhan time.
Asr, Maghrib, and Isha in the evening
Asr, Maghrib, and Isha come close together in December. On 1 December, Asr is at 3:47 PM, Maghrib at 5:33 PM, and Isha at 7:13 PM. On 21 December, Asr is at 3:46 PM, Maghrib at 5:32 PM, and Isha at 7:15 PM. Maghrib is often during the drive home from work, and Isha comes soon after dinner.
Know the Maghrib time before you leave work, and pray Maghrib as soon as you can after sunset. Do not wait until Isha to pray Maghrib, because the Maghrib window is short in December.
For a full guide to Fajr, see Fajr Time Calgary Guide. For Asr, see Easy Guide to Asr Time Calgary. For Maghrib, see Maghrib Time Calgary Sunset Prayer. For Isha, see Finding Accurate Isha Time Calgary.
Jumu’ah in December in Calgary
Jumu’ah in Calgary replaces Dhuhr on Friday, and it is at the Dhuhr time. In December, Dhuhr is at about 1:25 PM at the start of the month and 1:39 PM at the end. Most Calgary mosques hold Khutba and Jumu’ah in the early afternoon, and many hold two sessions.
Check before you go
Check the mosque before you go, because times change by mosque and by week. See Jummah Times Calgary for the verified Friday times for Calgary mosques.
Frequently Asked Questions: December prayer times Calgary
Q: What time is Fajr in Calgary in December 2026?
Ans: On 1 December 2026, Fajr is at 7:37 AM. On 31 December 2026, Fajr is at 7:57 AM. Fajr gets later through December, and it reaches its latest time, 7:57 AM, from 27 December to 31 December.
Q: What time is Maghrib in Calgary in December 2026?
Ans: On 1 December 2026, Maghrib is at 5:33 PM. On 21 December 2026, Maghrib is at 5:32 PM. On 31 December 2026, Maghrib is at 5:39 PM. Maghrib gets earlier until mid December, then starts to get later again after the shortest day.
Q: What is the shortest day in Calgary in December?
Ans: The shortest day is around 21 December, the winter solstice. On 21 December 2026, sunrise is at 9:37 AM and Maghrib is at 5:32 PM, about seven hours and fifty five minutes of daylight, by the Aladhan rounded times.
Q: Why is Asr later on this site than on other sites?
Ans: This site uses Hanafi Asr, and most other sites use Shafi’i Asr. Under Hanafi Asr, the shadow must be twice the length of the object, plus the noon shadow. Under Shafi’i Asr, the shadow must be equal to the length of the object, plus the noon shadow. That makes Hanafi Asr about thirty to thirty two minutes later in December in Calgary.
Q: Where can I check the December prayer times for Calgary every day?
Ans: Use the homepage for today, or the Next 30 Days Calgary Prayer Timetable for the full month. Both use ISNA, Fajr 15 degrees, Isha 15 degrees, and Hanafi Asr, and both update automatically. For the winter guide, see Winter Prayer Times in Calgary.
Last verified: 11 Nov 2026 for December prayer times Calgary. December prayer times Calgary are verified with the ISNA method, Fajr 15 degrees, Isha 15 degrees, and Hanafi Asr.
Photo credits for this December prayer times Calgary guide: Featured image, Pexels photo 35574837, snow-covered mosque; hero image, Pexels photo 35018114, downtown Calgary in winter; body images, Pexels photo 20709555, warm mosque interior, and Pexels photo 10799048, snow-covered Calgary street, for December prayer times Calgary.
