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Prayer times in New Canaan
Looking for the prayer times in New Canaan? Below 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 New Canaan, Connecticut. Every figure is computed for 41.1468° N, 73.4948° W, which means the times match New Canaan itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in New Canaan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for New Canaan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in New Canaan change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in New Canaan on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:40 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 09 min, against only 9 h 13 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:51 PM and 10:11 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:52 AM and 1:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of New Canaan and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:42 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:40 AM | 5:21 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:57 PM | 8:30 PM | 10:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:53 AM | 7:16 AM | 11:52 AM | 2:11 PM | 4:28 PM | 5:51 PM |
Compared with Washington D.C., Dhuhr in New Canaan comes about 14 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 7 minutes earlier than in the capital. New Canaan is 392 km away from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in New Canaan
In New Canaan you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 58.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,245 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of New Canaan 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 New Canaan
Ramadan in New Canaan: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:30 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:19 PM, roughly 11 h 39 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 74 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About New Canaan
New Canaan is located at 41.1468° N, 73.4948° W, in Connecticut, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is White Plains, 26 km away. Close by you will find North Stamford (4 km), Wilton (7 km), and Darien (8 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- New Canaan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Connecticut, United States
- Population
- 19,738
- Coordinates
- 41.14676, -73.49484
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 58.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,245 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in New Canaan
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in New Canaan comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:11 PM instead of 4:57 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:01 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in New Canaan and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near New Canaan
- North Stamford4 km · west
- Wilton7 km · north-east
- Darien8 km · south
- Norwalk8 km · south-east
- East Norwalk9 km · south-east
- Stamford11 km · south
- Westport11 km · east
- Fairfield19 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in New Canaan
Do prayer times in New Canaan differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. New Canaan is 392 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in New Canaan comes about 14 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
Which calculation method is used for New Canaan?
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 New Canaan during Ramadan?
About 11 h 39 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in New Canaan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:28 PM on 21 December and 8:30 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in New Canaan?
The Qibla in New Canaan is 58.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,245 km away.