Islamic Prayer Time
Calculate the five daily prayer times (Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha) for any location and date. Uses solar position formulas with MWL, ISNA, Egypt, Karachi, Makkah methods.
Prayer Times
Prayer Times (minutes from midnight)
For educational and informational purposes only. Verify with a qualified professional.
1. Key Takeaways
- • Five daily prayers: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha.
- • Fajr = dawn (sun -18° MWL), Maghrib = sunset, Isha = dusk (sun -17° MWL).
- • Dhuhr = solar noon. Asr = when shadow equals (Shafi'i) or 2× (Hanafi) object length.
- • Calculation methods differ in Fajr/Isha angles and Isha timing.
2. Did You Know?
Fajr
Dawn, before sunrise
Dhuhr
Midday, after sun passes zenith
Asr
Afternoon, shadow-based
Maghrib
Sunset
Isha
Night, after dusk
MWL
Fajr -18°, Isha -17°
3. How It Works
Prayer times are computed using solar position: declination, equation of time, and hour angle. Each prayer corresponds to a specific sun altitude or geometric condition.
Inputs
Latitude, longitude, date, calculation method, Asr juristic method
Outputs
Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha; time until next prayer
4. Expert Tips
Method
Follow your local mosque. MWL and ISNA common in West.
Asr
Shafi'i: shadow = object. Hanafi: shadow = 2× object.
Makkah
Isha = 90 minutes after Maghrib.
High latitude
Polar regions may need special rules.
5. Comparison Table
| Method | Fajr | Isha |
|---|---|---|
| MWL | -18° | -17° |
| ISNA | -15° | -15° |
| Egypt | -19.5° | -17.5° |
| Karachi | -18° | -18° |
6. FAQ
Fajr=dawn, Dhuhr=midday, Asr=afternoon, Maghrib=sunset, Isha=night. They mark the rhythm of the day.
Scholars differ on the exact sun angle for Fajr and Isha. Local custom and scholarly consensus determine which to use.
Shafi'i: Asr when shadow = object length. Hanafi: when shadow = 2× object length (later).
Times are in local solar time. Add your timezone offset for clock time.
7. Quick Stats
5
Daily prayers
-18°
Fajr (MWL)
-17°
Isha (MWL)
90 min
Makkah Isha
8. Sources
9. Disclaimer
⚠️ Warning: Prayer times are approximate. For official times, consult your local mosque or Islamic authority. Timezone and daylight saving affect clock time.
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