Prayer Times

What Is a Namaz / Prayer Times?

The five daily prayers (Salah / Namaz) are the second of the Five Pillars of Islam. Each prayer has a specific time window defined by the position of the Sun. Fajr begins at astronomical dawn; Dhuhr at solar noon; Asr in the afternoon; Maghrib at sunset; and Isha after the disappearance of twilight. This prayer times calculator uses the Adhan.js library (trusted by millions) and supports 12 major calculation methods including Karachi (for Pakistan/South Asia), Muslim World League, Saudi Umm al-Qura, ISNA, Egyptian, Turkish and more.

Knowing the exact prayer time is a religious obligation. Times vary by location and season — a few minutes' error can invalidate the prayer. This tool uses GPS-accurate coordinates and the standard Sun-position algorithm to give you reliable times wherever you are in the world.

How to Use the Namaz / Prayer Times - Step by Step

1. 1

   Allow GPS or search your city

   Click 'Use My Location' for automatic detection, or search and select your city from the list of 300+ supported cities.

2. 2

   Select your calculation method

   Choose the method used in your country or recommended by your scholar — Karachi, Muslim World League, Saudi, ISNA, Egyptian, Turkish, etc.

3. 3

   Select your Asr madhab

   Choose Hanafi (shadow = 2× object height) or Shafi'i/Maliki/Hanbali (shadow = 1× object height). This affects the Asr time by 20–60 minutes.

4. 4

   View today's prayer schedule

   See all six prayer times for today, a live countdown to the next prayer, and a Sehri/Iftar display during Ramadan.

Frequently Asked Questions - Namaz / Prayer Times

Why are prayer times different for Hanafi and Shafi'i?

The difference applies only to Asr prayer. Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) calculated Asr when the shadow of an object is twice its height (plus the noon shadow). The other three imams (Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali) set Asr when the shadow equals one times the object height. This results in the Hanafi Asr being approximately 20–60 minutes later depending on the season.

What is Sehri and Iftar?

Sehri (سحری) is the pre-dawn meal eaten before the Fajr Adhan during Ramadan; it ends at Fajr time. Iftar (افطار) is the breaking of the fast at Maghrib time (sunset). This calculator shows a live Sehri/Iftar countdown during Ramadan.

How accurate are the prayer times?

Prayer times are calculated using the Sun's astronomical position for your exact coordinates and date. Accuracy is within 1–2 minutes for most locations. For high-latitude locations (above 45°N/S) in summer, extreme calculation methods may be needed and times are shown as approximate.

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