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Prayer times in Canton
This page shows today’s salah times in Canton, Ohio, calculated 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 use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is commonly used in the United States.
Today’s prayer times in Canton
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Canton
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Canton by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Canton on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:14 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 06 min, compared with only 9 h 15 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:23 PM and 10:41 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:24 PM and 1:33 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Canton and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:14 AM | 7:29 AM | 1:33 PM | 4:58 PM | 7:37 PM | 8:53 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:14 AM | 5:54 AM | 1:27 PM | 5:28 PM | 9:00 PM | 10:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:58 AM | 7:14 AM | 1:18 PM | 4:43 PM | 7:21 PM | 8:37 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:24 AM | 7:46 AM | 12:24 PM | 2:43 PM | 5:01 PM | 6:23 PM |
Canton lies 427 km north-west of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Canton is called about 17 minutes later than in Washington D.C. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Canton.
Qibla direction in Canton
In Canton you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 53.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,815 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Canton and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Canton
Ramadan in Canton: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:01 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:52 PM, roughly 11 h 40 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 73 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Canton is located
The coordinates of Canton are 40.7990° N and 81.3785° W. The closest places on our site are North Canton (9 km), Massillon (12 km), and Green (19 km). Akron, the nearest administrative centre, is 34 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Ohio.
- Name
- Canton
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ohio, United States
- Population
- 71,885
- Coordinates
- 40.79895, -81.37845
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 53.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,815 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Canton
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Canton comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:42 PM instead of 5:28 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:33 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 Canton and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Canton
- North Canton9 km · north
- Massillon12 km · west
- Green19 km · north-west
- Alliance26 km · north-east
- Barberton30 km · north-west
- Akron34 km · north
- Tallmadge34 km · north
- New Philadelphia35 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Canton
Which calculation method is used for Canton?
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 Canton during Ramadan?
About 11 h 40 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Canton?
Fajr in Canton changes with the seasons: about 4:14 AM on 21 June and about 6:24 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Canton differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Canton is 427 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Canton is called about 17 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
When is Maghrib in Canton?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:01 PM on 21 December and 9:00 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.