Prayer Time Calculator

Accurate Islamic prayer times for any location. Supports 10 calculation methods, Hanafi/Shafi'i Asr, and high-latitude rules, powered by the adhan library.

Free to use. Runs in your browser.

Muslims pray five times daily: Fajr (dawn), Dhuhr (midday), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (sunset), and Isha (night). Times depend on your location and calculation method (MWL, ISNA, Egyptian, Umm al-Qura).

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Your Location

Latitude

Longitude

Calculation Settings

Calculation Method

Asr Calculation (Madhab)

Hanafi Asr starts when shadow = 2x object height. Standard starts at 1x. Hanafi is typically 30-75 minutes later.

Not a Fatwa, For Educational Purposes Only: This tool provides estimates based on established Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and is not a substitute for scholarly guidance. Where schools of thought differ, calculations follow the selected methodology, results may vary between the Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali schools. Prayer time calculations are based on astronomical formulas and may not precisely match times announced by your local mosque. Always verify with your local Islamic authority. All calculations are performed in your browser, no personal data is stored or transmitted.

How prayer times are calculated

Formula or method

Each prayer is derived from the Sun's position at your coordinates: Fajr and Isha from the Sun's angle below the horizon, Dhuhr from the Sun crossing the meridian, Asr from shadow length, and Maghrib at sunset. Times are computed in your browser with the adhan library for the method and Asr school you choose.

Basis and assumptions

Fajr and Isha use the twilight angles defined by the selected authority (for example Muslim World League 18 and 17 degrees; ISNA 15 and 15).
The Twilight Angle high-latitude rule is applied so Fajr and Isha still resolve where the Sun does not dip far enough below the horizon.
Times are for the current day at your device's location; your coordinates are not sent to any server.

Key handling decisions

Asr school selector: the Hanafi position begins Asr when an object's shadow is twice its height (plus the noon shadow); the Shafi'i, Maliki and Hanbali position uses a factor of one. The default is the standard (factor one) position.
Calculation method is user-selectable across ten authorities (MWL, ISNA, Umm al-Qura, Karachi, Moonsighting Committee and others), with MWL as the default.

What this tool does not decide

Your mosque's published timetable, which may add safety margins or use a different method; follow it for congregational prayer.
The correct high-latitude convention for your area (Twilight Angle, Middle of the Night or One-Seventh), which your local authority should advise.

Sources

adhan prayer-time library (Batoul Apps)
Twilight-angle conventions of the Muslim World League, ISNA, Egyptian, Umm al-Qura and Karachi authorities

Last checked: 2026-06-04

How Prayer Times Are Calculated

Islamic prayer times aren't arbitrary, they're derived from the position of the Sun. Each prayer corresponds to a specific solar event: Fajr starts at dawn, Dhuhr at solar noon, Asr in the afternoon when shadows lengthen, Maghrib at sunset, and Isha at nightfall. The exact moment depends on your geographic coordinates, the time of year, and which calculation method you follow.

The calculation methods differ primarily in the angle of the Sun below the horizon used for Fajr (dawn) and Isha (nightfall). The Muslim World League uses 18° for Fajr and 17° for Isha, while ISNA uses 15° for both. A steeper angle means a later Fajr (closer to sunrise) and an earlier Isha (closer to sunset). The difference can be 15-30 minutes.

Calculation Methods Compared

Method	Fajr Angle	Isha Angle	Used In
Muslim World League	18°	17°	Europe, Far East, parts of USA
ISNA	15°	15°	USA, Canada
Egyptian	19.5°	17.5°	Egypt, Africa, parts of Europe
Umm al-Qura	18.5°	90 min after Maghrib	Saudi Arabia
Karachi	18°	18°	Pakistan, India, Bangladesh
Tehran	17.7°	14°	Iran, Shia communities
Moonsighting Committee	18° (seasonal)	18° (seasonal)	UK, North America
Turkey / Diyanet	18°	17°	Turkey

The Five Daily Prayers

Fajr (Dawn)

2 Sunnah + 2 Fard

The pre-dawn prayer. Its time begins when the first light appears on the horizon (astronomical dawn at the configured angle) and ends at sunrise.

Before sunrise

Dhuhr (Midday)

4 Sunnah + 4 Fard + 2 Sunnah

The midday prayer. Begins when the Sun passes its highest point and ends when the Asr time begins.

After solar noon

Asr (Afternoon)

4 Fard

The afternoon prayer. In the Hanafi school, it begins when an object's shadow equals twice its height plus the noon shadow. Other schools use a factor of 1x.

Mid-afternoon

Maghrib (Sunset)

3 Fard + 2 Sunnah

The sunset prayer. Begins the moment the Sun disappears below the horizon. Scholars recommend praying promptly.

At sunset

Isha (Night)

4 Fard + 2 Sunnah + 3 Witr

The night prayer. Begins when the red twilight fades (at the configured angle below the horizon). Can be prayed until midnight or before Fajr.

After twilight

How to use this tool

Tap 'Use My Location' or enter coordinates

Select your calculation method and Asr school

View today's prayer times for all five prayers

Common uses

Checking daily prayer times for your location
Finding Fajr and Isha times when travelling
Comparing Hanafi vs standard Asr times
Planning around prayer schedules
Verifying times when no local mosque is nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are prayer times calculated?

Prayer times are calculated from the position of the Sun relative to your location. Fajr begins when the Sun reaches a certain angle below the horizon before sunrise. Dhuhr is when the Sun passes the meridian. Asr is when shadows reach a specific length. Maghrib is at sunset. Isha begins when the Sun reaches a certain angle below the horizon after sunset.

What's the difference between calculation methods?

Different Islamic authorities use slightly different angles for Fajr and Isha. For example, the Muslim World League (MWL) uses 18° for Fajr and 17° for Isha, while ISNA uses 15° for both. This means Fajr and Isha times can differ by 15-30 minutes depending on which method you follow. Choose the method your local mosque uses.

What is the Hanafi Asr difference?

The Hanafi school calculates Asr as when an object's shadow equals twice its height plus the noon shadow. The other three schools (Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali) start Asr when the shadow equals the object's height plus noon shadow. In practice, Hanafi Asr is typically 30-75 minutes later, with a larger gap at higher latitudes.

Which calculation method should I use?

Use the method recommended by your local mosque or Islamic authority. Common choices: MWL for Europe and the Far East, ISNA for North America, Egyptian for Africa, Umm al-Qura for Saudi Arabia, Karachi for South Asia, Turkey/Diyanet for Turkey, and Moonsighting Committee for the UK. When in doubt, MWL is a safe default.

Why do prayer times change daily?

Because Earth's axis is tilted 23.5° relative to its orbit around the Sun. This tilt changes how long the Sun is above the horizon and how high it climbs. At UK latitudes (51-55°N), Fajr in June can be before 2:30 AM, while in December it's after 6:00 AM, a shift of over 3 hours.

What happens at very high latitudes?

Above roughly 48°N, the Sun may not dip far enough below the horizon in summer for Fajr or Isha angles to be reached. This tool handles this with the 'Twilight Angle' method, which estimates times based on the nearest day when the angle was reached. Some scholars recommend the 'Middle of the Night' or 'One-Seventh' methods instead.

Is Dhuhr the same as midday?

Almost. Dhuhr begins when the Sun crosses the local meridian (its highest point). In the UK, this isn't exactly 12:00 noon because of timezone offsets and the Equation of Time. Dhuhr in London is typically between 11:55 and 12:25, varying by season.

What is the Sunnah prayer before Fajr?

The two Sunnah rakats before the obligatory Fajr prayer are considered the most emphasised Sunnah prayer. They can be prayed from Fajr time onwards but before the obligatory prayer. This tool shows Fajr time, the Sunnah is prayed in the window between Fajr and the congregational prayer.

When does Maghrib start and end?

Maghrib begins immediately at sunset, when the Sun's upper edge disappears below the horizon. According to most scholars, the Maghrib window ends when the red twilight disappears (which is roughly Isha time). It's recommended to pray Maghrib promptly after the adhan.

Is my location data stored?

No. Your coordinates are used only in your browser to calculate prayer times using the adhan library. No data is sent to any server. All calculations run entirely on your device.

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