Today’s Islamic Prayer Times

How to Determine Prayer Times

Islamic prayer times are calculated with precision based on the sun's position relative to Earth throughout the day. These times vary by geographic location and change daily due to Earth's rotation and seasonal variations.

We determine prayer times using internationally accepted astronomical calculations in conjunction with Islamic jurisprudence, ensuring both scientific accuracy and religious authenticity.

The five daily prayer times are determined as follows:

• Fajr (الفجر) - Begins at true dawn when the first light appears on the horizon (technically when the sun is 18° below the horizon) and continues until sunrise.
• Dhuhr (الظهر) - Begins after the sun passes its highest point in the sky and starts its descent.
• Asr (العصر) - According to Shafi'i, Maliki, and Hanbali schools: Begins when an object's shadow equals its height; According to Hanafi school: Begins when an object's shadow is twice its height.
• Maghrib (المغرب) - Begins immediately after sunset.
• Isha (العشاء) - Begins when the sky becomes completely dark, approximately 90 minutes after sunset, and ends before dawn.

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

Are your Islamic prayer times and dates accurate?

Yes. Our Islamic prayer times are calculated using globally recognized computation methods, including:

• Muslim World League (MWL)
• Egyptian General Authority of Survey
• Umm al-Qura University, Makkah
• University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi

These calculation methods combine precise astronomical data with regional religious preferences. Users can select the most appropriate method according to their geographical location to ensure they get the most accurate prayer times based on their location.

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How do I know prayer times without using technology?

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his companions observed prayers long before the invention of clocks and mobile applications. They determined prayer times by observing natural celestial signs. These traditional methods remain valid today, particularly in remote locations or when modern technology is unavailable.

Prayer time determinations by natural observation:
• Fajr: Commences with the first appearance of horizontal dawn light and continues until sunrise.
• Dhuhr: Begins when the sun passes its highest point in the sky.
• Asr: Timing varies by school of thought:
- Hanafi school: When an object's shadow reaches twice its height
- Shafi'i, Maliki, and Hanbali schools: When an object's shadow equals its height
• Maghrib: Commences at sunset.
• Isha: Begins when complete darkness falls (approximately 90 minutes after Maghrib) and continues until the end of Fajr.

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Can I pray 5-10 mins before the actual prayer time?

Prayer (Salah) must not be performed before its prescribed time begins. Each prayer must be offered within its designated time period, and prayers performed before their proper time are not considered valid or complete.

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Can I pray Isha after midnight?

According to the majority of Islamic scholars, the Isha prayer should be completed before midnight. However, if one is unable to perform Isha before midnight due to valid reason, such as sudden illness, travel, sleep, or urgent matters, the prayer may be made up (Qada) after midnight, but this make-up prayer must not be delayed until the beginning of Fajr time.

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What times are prohibited to pray?

Prayer is prohibited during the following times:

1. From dawn prayer (Fajr) until the sun has risen fully above the horizon (approximately 20 minutes after sunrise)
2. When the sun reaches its zenith (highest point) at noon until it begins to decline
3. From the afternoon prayer (Asr) until the sun has completely set