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Prayer times in Kitchener
This page shows today’s salah times in Kitchener, Ontario, calculated 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 you can 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 Kitchener
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kitchener
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Kitchener by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kitchener on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:52 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 25 min, compared with only 8 h 57 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:15 PM and 10:56 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:20 PM and 1:30 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kitchener and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:07 AM | 7:26 AM | 1:30 PM | 4:53 PM | 7:34 PM | 8:53 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:52 AM | 5:41 AM | 1:24 PM | 5:30 PM | 9:06 PM | 10:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:51 AM | 7:10 AM | 1:14 PM | 4:38 PM | 7:18 PM | 8:37 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:25 AM | 7:51 AM | 12:20 PM | 2:31 PM | 4:49 PM | 6:15 PM |
Kitchener lies 441 km south-west of Ottawa, so Dhuhr in Kitchener comes about 19 minutes later than in Ottawa. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kitchener.
Qibla in Kitchener and distance to Makkah
From Kitchener you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 53.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,584 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kitchener and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kitchener
Ramadan in Kitchener: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:00 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:43 PM, about 11 h 33 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 54 min, longer by 81 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Kitchener
Kitchener lies at 43.4254° N, 80.5112° W, in Ontario, in Canada. The nearest administrative centre is Woodstock, 38 km away. Close by you will find Waterloo (5 km), Cambridge (18 km), and Guelph (25 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
- Kitchener
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ontario, Canada
- Population
- 256,885
- Coordinates
- 43.42537, -80.51120
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 53.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,584 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kitchener
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kitchener is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:30 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:30 PM for the majority, 6:44 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Kitchener, 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 Kitchener
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kitchener
Do prayer times in Kitchener differ from Ottawa?
Yes. Kitchener is 441 km from Ottawa, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Kitchener comes about 19 minutes later than in Ottawa.
Which calculation method is used for Kitchener?
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 Kitchener?
The Qibla in Kitchener is 53.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,584 km away.
How long is the fast in Kitchener during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 33 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 54 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Kitchener?
Fajr in Kitchener changes with the seasons: about 3:52 AM on 21 June and about 6:25 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.