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Prayer times in Thornton
Looking for the prayer times in Thornton? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Thornton, Colorado. Every figure is computed for 39.8680° N, 104.9719° W, which means the times match Thornton itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Thornton today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Thornton
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Thornton by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Thornton move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:54 AM on 21 June and 5:57 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h 02 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:38 PM and 8:32 PM. Daylight reaches 15 h around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 21 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:49 AM | 7:03 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:33 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:54 AM | 5:32 AM | 1:02 PM | 5:00 PM | 8:32 PM | 10:09 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:34 AM | 6:48 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:57 AM | 7:18 AM | 11:58 AM | 2:21 PM | 4:38 PM | 5:59 PM |
Thornton is in a different time zone from the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−7, UTC−6 in summer. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Thornton comes about 8 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference depends on the 2,394 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Thornton and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Thornton is at 34.9° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,284 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 34.9°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Thornton
For those fasting in Thornton, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:28 PM and imsak at 5:35 AM on the first day, 11 h 42 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:00 PM and the fast lasts 12 h 53 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
About Thornton
The coordinates of Thornton are 39.8680° N and 104.9719° W. The closest places on our site are Northglenn (2 km), Westminster (7 km), and Commerce City (7 km). Broomfield, the nearest administrative centre, is 11 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Colorado.
- Name
- Thornton
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Colorado, United States
- Population
- 133,451
- Coordinates
- 39.86804, -104.97192
- Time zone
- UTC−7, UTC−6 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 34.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,284 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Thornton
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Thornton is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:07 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:00 PM for the majority, 6:14 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Thornton, 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 Thornton
- Northglenn2 km · north-west
- Westminster7 km · south-west
- Commerce City7 km · south-east
- Broomfield11 km · north-west
- Arvada12 km · south-west
- Denver14 km · south
- Wheat Ridge14 km · south-west
- Lafayette17 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Thornton
When is Maghrib in Thornton?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:38 PM on 21 December and 8:32 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Thornton?
The Qibla in Thornton is 34.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,284 km away.
What time is Fajr in Thornton?
Fajr in Thornton changes with the seasons: about 3:54 AM on 21 June and about 5:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Thornton?
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.
How long is the fast in Thornton during Ramadan?
About 11 h 42 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.