Prayer Times

Get accurate prayer times for any location worldwide. Free Islamic prayer times calculator for Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.

What is Prayer Times?

Islamic prayer times are determined by the position of the sun in the sky. Muslims perform five daily prayers at specific times: Fajr (dawn), Dhuhr (midday), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (sunset), and Isha (night). These times change daily and vary by geographic location.

Accurate prayer times are essential for Muslims to fulfill their religious obligations. This calculator uses the Aladhan API, which follows internationally recognized calculation methods used by Islamic authorities worldwide.

Formula

Prayer times are calculated based on solar position:

Fajr: When sun is 18° below horizon (or 15°)

Sunrise: When top of sun appears on horizon

Dhuhr: When sun passes its highest point (zenith)

Asr: When shadow equals object length (or double)

Maghrib: Immediately after sunset

Isha: When sun is 17° below horizon (or 18°)

How to Calculate

Search for your city or use your current location.
Select the date for which you want prayer times.
View the calculated times for all five prayers plus sunrise.
Use these times to plan your daily prayer schedule.

Example

For Makkah on January 1, 2025: Fajr ~5:30 AM, Sunrise ~6:45 AM, Dhuhr ~12:30 PM, Asr ~3:45 PM, Maghrib ~5:50 PM, Isha ~7:15 PM. Times vary throughout the year.

Key Benefits

Prayer times Fajr to Isha by location
Adjust calculation method
Dynamic time zones update
Accurate sunrise sunset prayer windows

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Not adjusting for higher latitude twilight
Fajr 15 degrees sunset standard
Clock time constant prayer times shift daily

Pro Tips

Use proper method for your region
Extreme latitude use nearest parallel rule
Times shift minutes daily throughout year

Key Terms Explained

Fajr: Dawn prayer before sunrise
Dhuhr: Noon after zenith
Asr: Afternoon equal shadow length
Isha: Nightfall after twilight ends

When to Use This Calculator

Daily prayer time checking
Travel between time zones
Ramadan fasting start and end times

Common Use Cases

Planning daily prayer schedule while traveling
Setting prayer reminders on your phone
Finding accurate prayer times in non-Muslim countries
Coordinating mosque prayer schedules

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do prayer times change every day?

Prayer times are based on the sun's position, which changes daily due to Earth's orbit and axial tilt. This causes variations in day length and solar angles throughout the year.

What calculation method should I use?

Different Islamic authorities use slightly different angles for Fajr and Isha. The Muslim World League (method 3) and Umm al-Qura (method 4) are commonly used. Choose the method followed by your local mosque.

How accurate are these prayer times?

Prayer times are calculated to the minute. For maximum accuracy, add a 2-3 minute safety margin before Fajr and after Maghrib to ensure you're praying within the correct time window.

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