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Prayer times in Ancaster
Looking for the prayer times in Ancaster? On this page 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 Ancaster, Ontario. Every figure is computed for 43.2181° N, 79.9872° W, which means the times match Ancaster itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Ancaster today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Ancaster
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Ancaster by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Ancaster on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:51 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 23 min, against only 8 h 59 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:13 PM and 10:52 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:18 PM and 1:27 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ancaster and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:05 AM | 7:23 AM | 1:27 PM | 4:51 PM | 7:32 PM | 8:51 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:51 AM | 5:40 AM | 1:22 PM | 5:27 PM | 9:03 PM | 10:52 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:49 AM | 7:08 AM | 1:12 PM | 4:36 PM | 7:16 PM | 8:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:22 AM | 7:49 AM | 12:18 PM | 2:30 PM | 4:47 PM | 6:13 PM |
Ancaster is located 419 km south-west of Ottawa, so Dhuhr in Ancaster comes about 17 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 Ancaster.
Finding the Qibla from Ancaster
The Qibla in Ancaster is at 54.2° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,564 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 54.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Ancaster
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Ancaster is at about 5:57 AM and iftar at 5:41 PM, for a fast of 11 h 34 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:15 AM and iftar to 6:19 PM, for a fast of 12 h 54 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Ancaster on the map
The coordinates of Ancaster are 43.2181° N and 79.9872° W. The closest places on our site are Hamilton (12 km), Waterdown (15 km), and Stoney Creek (18 km). Milton, the nearest administrative centre, is 34 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Ontario.
- Name
- Ancaster
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ontario, Canada
- Population
- 40,557
- Coordinates
- 43.21806, -79.98716
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 54.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,564 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ancaster
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ancaster is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:27 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:27 PM for the majority, 6:41 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Ancaster, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Ancaster
- Hamilton12 km · east
- Waterdown15 km · north-east
- Stoney Creek18 km · east
- Burlington22 km · north-east
- Brantford25 km · west
- Cambridge31 km · north-west
- Brant31 km · west
- Grimsby34 km · east
Prayer times in Ancaster: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Ancaster?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:47 PM on 21 December and 9:03 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Ancaster?
Fajr in Ancaster changes with the seasons: about 3:51 AM on 21 June and about 6:22 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Ancaster differ from Ottawa?
Yes. Ancaster is 419 km from Ottawa, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Ancaster comes about 17 minutes later than in Ottawa.
Which calculation method is used for Ancaster?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Ancaster?
The Qibla in Ancaster is 54.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,564 km away.