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Prayer times in Thornhill
This page shows today’s prayer times in Thornhill, Ontario, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is commonly used in Canada.
Today’s prayer times in Thornhill
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Thornhill
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Thornhill change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Thornhill on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:44 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 28 min, against only 8 h 55 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:10 PM and 10:55 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:16 PM and 1:25 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Thornhill and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:02 AM | 7:21 AM | 1:25 PM | 4:49 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:49 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:44 AM | 5:36 AM | 1:20 PM | 5:26 PM | 9:03 PM | 10:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:46 AM | 7:06 AM | 1:10 PM | 4:33 PM | 7:14 PM | 8:33 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:21 AM | 7:48 AM | 12:16 PM | 2:26 PM | 4:43 PM | 6:10 PM |
Thornhill is located 344 km south-west of Ottawa, so Dhuhr in Thornhill comes about 15 minutes later than in Ottawa. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Thornhill.
Finding the Qibla from Thornhill
Qibla from Thornhill: 54.5° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 10,488 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Thornhill is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Thornhill during Ramadan
For those fasting in Thornhill, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:38 PM and imsak at 5:56 AM on the first day, 11 h 32 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:16 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.
Where Thornhill is located
The coordinates of Thornhill are 43.8150° N and 79.4242° W. The nearest cities on our site are Willowdale (6 km), Richmond Hill (6 km), and Vaughan (6 km). Toronto, the nearest administrative centre, is 12 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Ontario.
- Name
- Thornhill
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ontario, Canada
- Population
- 115,292
- Coordinates
- 43.81500, -79.42420
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 54.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,488 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Thornhill
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Thornhill comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:40 PM instead of 5:26 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:25 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Thornhill (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Thornhill
- Willowdale6 km · south
- Richmond Hill6 km · north
- Vaughan6 km · west
- Toronto12 km · south
- Markham14 km · north-east
- Aurora21 km · north
- Stouffville22 km · north-east
- Etobicoke22 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Thornhill
Do prayer times in Thornhill differ from Ottawa?
Yes. Thornhill is 344 km from Ottawa, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Thornhill is called about 15 minutes later than in Ottawa.
What is the Qibla direction in Thornhill?
The Qibla in Thornhill is 54.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,488 km away.
When is Maghrib in Thornhill?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:43 PM on 21 December and 9:03 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Thornhill?
Fajr in Thornhill depends on the season: about 3:44 AM on 21 June and about 6:21 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Thornhill 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.