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Prayer times in Ajax
This page shows today’s prayer times in Ajax, Ontario, 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 use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is commonly used in Canada.
Today’s prayer times in Ajax
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Ajax
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Ajax by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Ajax on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:42 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 28 min, against only 8 h 54 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:09 PM and 10:53 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:14 PM and 1:24 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ajax and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:00 AM | 7:20 AM | 1:24 PM | 4:47 PM | 7:28 PM | 8:48 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:42 AM | 5:34 AM | 1:18 PM | 5:25 PM | 9:02 PM | 10:53 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:45 AM | 7:04 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:32 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:20 AM | 7:47 AM | 12:14 PM | 2:24 PM | 4:41 PM | 6:09 PM |
Ajax lies 316 km south-west of Ottawa, so Dhuhr in Ajax is called roughly 13 minutes later than in Ottawa. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ajax.
Finding the Qibla from Ajax
The Qibla in Ajax is at 54.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,460 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 54.8°.
Ramadan timetable for Ajax
Fasting in Ajax, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:36 PM and imsak at 5:54 AM on the first day, 11 h 32 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:15 PM for a fast of 12 h 54 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Canada.
Ajax on the map
The coordinates of Ajax are 43.8501° N and 79.0329° W. The closest places on our site are Whitby (9 km), Pickering (10 km), and Brooklin (13 km). Toronto, the nearest administrative centre, is 33 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Ontario.
- Name
- Ajax
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ontario, Canada
- Population
- 119,677
- Coordinates
- 43.85012, -79.03288
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 54.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,460 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ajax
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ajax comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:39 PM instead of 5:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:24 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Ajax
- Whitby9 km · north-east
- Pickering10 km · north-west
- Brooklin13 km · north-east
- Oshawa16 km · east
- Markham19 km · west
- Stouffville22 km · north-west
- Whitchurch-Stouffville28 km · north-west
- Uxbridge29 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ajax
Do prayer times in Ajax differ from Ottawa?
Yes. Ajax is 316 km from Ottawa, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Ajax comes about 13 minutes later than in Ottawa.
What time is Fajr in Ajax?
Fajr in Ajax depends on the season: about 3:42 AM on 21 June and about 6:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Ajax?
The Qibla in Ajax is 54.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,460 km away.
When is Maghrib in Ajax?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:41 PM on 21 December and 9:02 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Ajax during Ramadan?
About 11 h 32 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 54 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.