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Prayer times in Canterbury
This page gives today’s prayer times in Canterbury, a region of New Zealand, together with links to the 5 cities of Canterbury that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Christchurch; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Salah times in Canterbury today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Canterbury
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Canterbury change through the year
Prayer times in Canterbury vary a lot between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 3:22 AM and Maghrib at 9:10 PM, for a day of 15 h 26 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 6:19 AM and Maghrib to 4:59 PM, and the day lasts only 8 h 56 min. That is a difference of 6 h 29 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:54 AM | 7:31 AM | 1:37 PM | 5:02 PM | 7:43 PM | 9:13 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:19 AM | 8:03 AM | 12:31 PM | 2:42 PM | 4:59 PM | 6:38 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:42 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:22 AM | 5:44 AM | 1:27 PM | 5:33 PM | 9:10 PM | 11:21 PM |
Compared with Wellington, Dhuhr in Canterbury is called about 9 minutes later than in Wellington, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute later than in the capital. Canterbury is 305 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Canterbury and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Canterbury is at 255.9° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 15,039 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 255.9°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Canterbury
Fasting in Canterbury, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 8:48 PM and imsak at 4:36 AM on the first day, 16 h 02 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 8:02 PM for a fast of 14 h 24 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in New Zealand.
Canterbury on the map
Canterbury is one of the regions of New Zealand. Its main city, Christchurch, lies at 43.5333° S, 172.6333° E. The region has 5 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Canterbury
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- New Zealand
- Coordinates
- -43.53333, 172.63333
- Time zone
- UTC+12, UTC+13 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 255.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 15,039 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Canterbury
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Canterbury comes about 35 minutes later around the june solstice (3:17 PM instead of 2:42 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:37 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Canterbury and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Canterbury
- Prayer times in Christchurch419,200
- Rolleston34,100
- Salah times Timaru29,300
- Ashburton21,600
- Prayer times in Rangiora19,300
Nearby cities to Canterbury
- West Coast166 km · north-west
- Tasman District249 km · north
- Marlborough249 km · north-east
- Nelson Region257 km · north
- Wellington Region305 km · north-east
- Otago310 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Canterbury
When is Fajr in Canterbury?
Fajr in Canterbury depends on the season: about 3:22 AM on 21 December and about 6:19 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Canterbury?
The Qibla in Canterbury is 255.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 15,039 km away.
When is Maghrib in Canterbury?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:59 PM on 21 June and 9:10 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Canterbury?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
Do prayer times in Canterbury differ from Wellington?
Yes. Canterbury is 305 km from Wellington, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Canterbury is called roughly 9 minutes later than in Wellington.