London Ontario Prayer Times: Fajr, Maghrib, Isha Today

London Ontario prayer times can vary by several minutes between sources—and that gap matters when you’re scheduling your day around namaz. This guide pulls schedules directly from the London Muslim Mosque and MAC Masonville Centre so you can plan with confidence.

Fajr: 04:56 AM · Sunrise: 06:24 AM · Asr: 05:16 PM · Maghrib: 08:22 PM · Isha: 09:51 PM

What are the prayer times in London, Ontario?

Prayer times in London, Ontario follow astronomical calculations based on the city’s latitude and longitude (approximately 42.9849° N, 81.2453° W). The exact minutes shift daily and accumulate noticeable seasonal changes—Fajr arrives around 4:55 AM in summer mornings but edges earlier as winter recedes. Five times daily structure the Islamic day: Fajr before dawn, Zuhr at midday, Asr in the afternoon, Maghrib at sunset, and Isha after nightfall.

Here’s how times compare across a representative day in spring 2026. London Muslim Mosque and MAC Masonville Centre publish their own schedules, which differ slightly due to geographic separation and calculation method preferences.

The pattern holds across the year: Iqamah times at London Muslim Mosque typically run 20–30 minutes after the prayer’s official start time, giving worshippers a buffer to arrive and prepare (London Muslim Mosque). MAC Masonville follows a similar practice, though its online schedule doesn’t always display Iqamah for every prayer.

Fajr time

Fajr marks the first prayer of the Islamic day and begins when the sky shows enough light for the “false dawn” to fade. In London, Ontario, Fajr ranges from roughly 04:55 AM in late spring to as late as 06:45 AM in midwinter. On April 1, 2026, London Muslim Mosque listed Fajr at 05:45 AM with Iqamah at 06:15 AM. One week later, MAC Masonville scheduled Fajr for 5:36 AM. The eleven-minute gap reflects the roughly 6-kilometer distance between the two mosques and slightly different calculation preferences.

Maghrib time

Maghrib occurs at sunset, the moment the sun disappears below the horizon. This prayer window is among the shortest of the five—typically 15 to 20 minutes before the sky fully darkens. London Muslim Mosque posted Maghrib at 07:53 PM on April 1, 2026, with Iqamah following at 08:00 PM. Across aggregators, the consensus for spring evenings sits around 08:22–08:24 PM, with slight variance depending on which calculation method a given platform uses.

Isha time

Isha closes the Islamic day and can arrive late in summer London evenings. March 2026 shows Isha around 09:13 PM at London Muslim Mosque. By midsummer, Isha pushes past 10:00 PM as the latitude of London extends daylight well into the evening. Some calculators also display Tahajjud times for those who wish to pray optional night prayers before Fajr—Sajda, for example, listed Tahajjud at 2:04 AM for a recent sample day.

What are London Muslim Mosque prayer times?

The London Muslim Mosque, located at 151 King Street in downtown London, publishes its prayer schedule directly at londonmosque.ca. The mosque’s schedule includes both the prayer beginning time (when the window opens) and the Iqamah time (when the congregation actually starts). The mosque also maintains a monthly calendar, making it straightforward to look ahead for specific dates.

The Iqamah delay is notable: at London Muslim Mosque, Fajr Iqamah typically follows the prayer start by 20–30 minutes, and Dhuhr Iqamah adds about 20 minutes more. This allows the community time to gather, especially during busy seasons or when the mosque draws larger crowds for Jumuah. The March 2026 schedule shows Fajr beginning at 05:42 AM (Iqamah 06:02 AM), Dhuhr at 12:38 PM (Iqamah 01:10 PM), Asr at 03:45 PM (Iqamah 04:00 PM), Maghrib at 06:16 PM (Iqamah 06:23 PM), and Isha at 07:34 PM (Iqamah 07:44 PM).

Zuhr and Asr variations

Zuhr (Dhuhr) at London Muslim Mosque runs from roughly 01:00 PM to 01:30 PM depending on the month, with Iqamah adding another 20–30 minutes. Asr prayer begins in the mid-afternoon, usually between 03:45 PM and 05:16 PM across the year. The Iqamah for Asr consistently sits about 25 minutes after the start time, giving worshippers a clear arrival target. A recent sample showed Zuhr at 01:24 PM (Iqamah 01:50 PM) and Asr at 05:16 PM (Iqamah 05:30 PM).

Sunrise time

London Muslim Mosque lists sunrise (Shuruq) alongside its prayer schedule as a reference point. On a recent spring day, sunrise appeared at 06:23 AM—just after Fajr concluded its window. This detail helps worshippers distinguish between the Fajr prayer period and the subsequent sunrise, especially those who track optional morning prayers or wish to avoid beginning fasts at the wrong moment.

What is the Maghrib time in London, Ontario?

Maghrib is the prayer at sunset, and in London, Ontario, its timing follows the sun’s descent precisely. Across verified sources, Maghrib ranges from approximately 07:53 PM in early April to 08:36 PM in early May, reflecting the seasonal shift to longer days. London Muslim Mosque posted Maghrib at 07:53 PM on April 1, 2026, while a May sample from MAC Masonville showed Maghrib at 08:36 PM.

Variations across sources

Different platforms produce slightly different Maghrib times for the same location. IslamicFinder listed Maghrib at 08:22 PM on one recent day, while Sajda’s Hanafi setting pushed it slightly later. Masjidbox reported Maghrib at 08:43 PM as the Iqamah for MAC Masonville on May 9, 2025, suggesting the prayer actually started around 08:36 PM. The window is narrow—15 to 20 minutes typically—so checking a source close to your location matters.

The Maghrib prayer window is among the shortest of the five daily prayers. Miss it by a few minutes, and you’re waiting until Isha.

The implication: if you miss Maghrib, you won’t have another chance until Isha hours later. Always confirm the current day’s time rather than relying on memory or outdated schedules.

What are MAC Masonville prayer times?

The MAC Masonville Centre, affiliated with MACnet, serves the Hyde Park Road area of London. Its full address is 1737 Richmond St, London, ON N5X 3Y2. The centre publishes prayer times directly on the MAC Masonville Centre website, with a downloadable monthly table for planning ahead.

A Friday sample from May 9, 2025, showed: Fajr 4:34 AM (Iqamah 5:04 AM), Asr 5:20 PM (Iqamah 5:30 PM), Maghrib 8:36 PM (Iqamah 8:43 PM), and Isha 10:05 PM (Iqamah 10:10 PM). April 6, 2026, data shows Fajr at 5:36 AM. The pattern across seasons shows times shifting earlier through spring, consistent with the sun rising sooner each day.

Location details

MAC Masonville sits in London’s Masonville neighbourhood, roughly 6 kilometres northwest of the London Muslim Mosque downtown. This geographic separation accounts for part of the time differences between the two mosques. Worshippers who commute between locations or who live closer to Masonville may find the centre’s times more convenient for their daily schedule.

What are Hanafi prayer times in London, Ontario?

The Hanafi school of thought in Islamic jurisprudence uses a slightly different method to calculate Asr prayer time compared to other schools. Under Hanafi, the shadow length used to determine Asr is longer, which pushes Asr later in the afternoon—sometimes by 30 to 60 minutes depending on the season and latitude. Sajda, a prayer time calculator, allows users to toggle “Hanafi” for Asr, showing a sample Asr at 3:59 PM where a standard calculation would place it earlier.

Neither London Muslim Mosque nor MAC Masonville Centre explicitly labels its official schedule as “Hanafi” on its homepage or monthly tables. The mosque’s methodology is not disclosed on its official site, which follows common practice among North American mosques regardless of their actual madhhab alignment. However, several third-party calculators that tailor to London, Ontario users—including Sajda—offer the Hanafi Asr option explicitly.

Differences from standard

The practical difference appears most visibly at Asr. On a day when standard Asr might begin at 3:45 PM, the Hanafi calculation could push it to 4:15 PM or later. This matters for commuters, students, and anyone whose afternoon schedule intersects with prayer time. For other prayers—Fajr, Zuhr, Maghrib, Isha—the Hanafi school follows the same astronomical triggers as other schools, so only Asr carries a meaningful variation.

Friday prayer (Jumuah) at London mosques

Friday prayer (Jumuah) replaces the Zuhr prayer and draws the largest congregation of the week at both London mosques. London Muslim Mosque operates two Jumuah prayers year-round to accommodate the crowd: the first begins at 12:00 PM and the second at 1:15 PM, with Iqamah following at 12:30 PM for the second prayer. MAC Masonville holds a single Jumuah starting at 12:00 PM with Iqamah at 12:30 PM.

London Muslim Mosque explains the two-prayer setup directly: “To accommodate the increase in congregants attending Friday prayers, we will continue to offer two prayers at fixed times, all year around, inshaAllah.” This approach prevents overcrowding and gives worshippers flexibility to attend whichever session fits their schedule.

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London Ontario Muslims often cross-check Fajr and Maghrib times against the North Report prayer schedule to account for slight mosque variations.

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