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Prayer times in Chatham
Looking for the adhan times in Chatham? Below 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 Chatham, Ontario. Every figure is computed for 42.4122° N, 82.1849° W, so the times reflect Chatham itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Chatham today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Chatham prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Chatham by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Chatham on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:06 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 17 min, compared with only 9 h 04 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:24 PM and 10:55 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:27 PM and 1:36 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Chatham and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:15 AM | 7:32 AM | 1:36 PM | 5:01 PM | 7:41 PM | 8:58 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:06 AM | 5:52 AM | 1:31 PM | 5:34 PM | 9:09 PM | 10:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:59 AM | 7:17 AM | 1:21 PM | 4:45 PM | 7:24 PM | 8:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:30 AM | 7:55 AM | 12:27 PM | 2:41 PM | 4:59 PM | 6:24 PM |
Compared with Ottawa, Dhuhr in Chatham is called roughly 26 minutes later than in Ottawa, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 15 minutes later than in the capital. Chatham is 617 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Chatham
In Chatham you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 52.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,761 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Chatham and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Chatham
For those fasting in Chatham, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:52 PM and imsak at 6:06 AM on the first day, 11 h 36 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:28 PM and the fast lasts 12 h 54 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Canada.
About Chatham
Chatham is located at 42.4122° N, 82.1849° W, in Ontario, in Canada. The nearest administrative centre is Woodstock, 142 km away. Close by you will find Leamington (53 km), Kingsville (57 km), and Tecumseh (58 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Chatham
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ontario, Canada
- Population
- 43,550
- Coordinates
- 42.41224, -82.18494
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 52.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,761 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Chatham
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Chatham comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:48 PM instead of 5:34 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:36 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Chatham (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Chatham
- Leamington53 km · south-west
- Kingsville57 km · south-west
- Tecumseh58 km · west
- Sarnia65 km · north
- Windsor69 km · west
- LaSalle74 km · west
- Strathroy76 km · north-east
- St. Thomas92 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chatham
How long is the fast in Chatham during Ramadan?
About 11 h 36 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 54 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Chatham?
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.
Do prayer times in Chatham differ from Ottawa?
Yes. Chatham is 617 km from Ottawa, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Chatham is called roughly 26 minutes later than in Ottawa.
What is the Qibla direction in Chatham?
The Qibla in Chatham is 52.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,761 km away.
When is Maghrib in Chatham?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:59 PM on 21 December and 9:09 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.