This Islamic prayer times calculator works out Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha from your coordinates, date, calculation method and Asr school, using the position of the sun.
These prayer times are calculated from the sun’s position for the location, date and method you enter. Small differences from your local mosque or app are normal — calculation methods and angle conventions vary. Always follow your local masjid for confirmed times.
Location & date
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Enter your latitude, longitude and UTC offset (e.g. −5 for US Eastern, +3 for Makkah). Choose your method and Asr school. Tip: a quick map search gives your coordinates.
Prayer times
Fajr—
Sunrise—
Dhuhr—
Asr—
Maghrib—
Isha—
Enter your location
Times use the sun’s computed altitude: Fajr and Isha at twilight depression angles set by your method, Dhuhr at solar noon, Maghrib at sunset, and Asr when an object’s shadow reaches the chosen length. At very high latitudes in summer/winter, twilight angles may not occur — the calculator will note this.
How Are Prayer Times Calculated?
Each prayer is tied to the sun. Dhuhr starts just after solar noon, Asr when shadows reach a set length, and Maghrib at sunset. Fajr and Isha depend on how far the sun is below the horizon. With the Muslim World League method, Fajr starts when the sun is 18° below the horizon before dawn and Isha at 17° after dusk.
Method
Fajr
Isha
Muslim World League
18°
17°
ISNA (North America)
15°
15°
Umm al-Qura (Saudi Arabia)
Angle-based
Fixed interval after Maghrib
Why Your Times Can Differ from the Mosque Timetable
Small differences between sources are normal. They usually come from the settings, not from an error, so it helps to know what each one does.
Prayer time calculation method. Organisations use different angles for Fajr and Isha, and a few degrees can move those times by many minutes. Pick the method your local mosque or community uses.
The Difference Between Hanafi and Shafi’i Asr Time
The majority view (Shafi’i, Maliki and Hanbali) starts Asr when an object’s shadow equals its length plus its noon shadow. The Hanafi view waits until the shadow reaches twice the length. Hanafi Asr is therefore later, and the gap changes with season and latitude.
Location, Time Zone and Other Factors
Enter coordinates for where you actually are, since times shift as you move east or west. Check the time zone and daylight saving setting too. A one-hour offset is the most common mistake.
Many printed timetables add a few minutes of precaution to some times, so they can run slightly later than the pure astronomical result.
At high latitudes in summer, the sun may not sink far enough for true Fajr or Isha, and special rules such as the middle-of-the-night or one-seventh method are used. Follow local scholarly guidance.
Elevation, surrounding terrain and atmospheric refraction can shift sunrise and sunset by a minute or two.
For daily worship, follow the timetable your community has agreed on, and use this tool to check times when travelling or planning ahead. The Wikipedia article on salah times explains the astronomical definitions in more detail.
Common questions about prayer times
How are prayer times calculated?From the sun’s position at your location. Dhuhr follows solar noon, Asr depends on shadow length, Maghrib is at sunset, and Fajr and Isha are set by how far the sun is below the horizon.What is the difference between Hanafi and Shafi’i Asr time?The Shafi’i, Maliki and Hanbali view starts Asr when a shadow equals the object’s length plus its noon shadow. The Hanafi view waits until it reaches twice the length, so Hanafi Asr is later.How is Fajr prayer time calculated?Fajr begins when the sun reaches a set angle below the eastern horizon before sunrise. The Muslim World League uses 18°, while ISNA uses 15°, which gives a later Fajr.Which prayer time calculation method should I use?Use the method your local mosque or community follows. Matching their method is the simplest way to get times that agree with their timetable.Why do my results differ from the mosque timetable?Usually because of a different method, Asr school, time zone or daylight saving setting. Many printed timetables also add a few minutes of precaution.What happens at high latitudes in summer?The sun may not sink far enough for true Fajr or Isha. Special rules such as the middle-of-the-night or one-seventh method are used, and local scholarly guidance should be followed.
Use this free prayer time calculator to find the five daily prayer times for any location and date. Enter your coordinates and method to get Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha.
What this prayer time calculator does
A prayer time calculator computes the salah times from the sun’s position for your latitude, longitude, date and chosen calculation method, plus your Asr (juristic) preference.
How prayer times are calculated
Dhuhr = solar noon
Fajr / Isha = sun at a twilight depression angle (by method)
Sunrise / Maghrib = sun at the horizon
Asr = when shadow reaches a set length (Shafi'i ×1, Hanafi ×2)
The angles come from the calculation method — for example, the Muslim World League uses 18° for Fajr and 17° for Isha.
Calculation methods
Method
Fajr / Isha angle
Muslim World League
18° / 17°
ISNA (North America)
15° / 15°
Egyptian Authority
19.5° / 17.5°
Umm al-Qura (Makkah)
18.5° / 18°
Karachi
18° / 18°
Finding your coordinates and offset
Search your city on a map to get its latitude and longitude, and use your current UTC offset (for example −5 for US Eastern, 0 for the UK in winter, +3 for Makkah). At very high latitudes, summer twilight may never reach the Fajr/Isha angle, and the calculator will note this.
How to use the prayer time calculator
Enter latitude, longitude and UTC offset.
Pick a calculation method and Asr school.
Read the five prayer times for your date.
Prayer Time FAQ
How are prayer times calculated?
From the sun's position: Dhuhr at solar noon, Maghrib at sunset, and Fajr and Isha when the sun is at a twilight depression angle set by your calculation method.
What is the difference between calculation methods?
Mainly the Fajr and Isha twilight angles. For example, the Muslim World League uses 18°/17° while ISNA uses 15°/15°, which shifts those two times.
What is the Asr (Hanafi vs standard) setting?
Asr begins when an object's shadow equals its length plus the noon shadow (standard/Shafi'i) or twice its length (Hanafi), giving a later Hanafi Asr.
Why do times differ slightly from my mosque?
Methods, angle conventions and rounding vary between sources. Use this as a guide and follow your local masjid for confirmed times.
What about very high latitudes?
In summer or winter near the poles, twilight may never reach the Fajr or Isha angle. The calculator flags this; scholars use special rules for such locations.
Is the prayer time calculator free?
Yes, this prayer time calculator is completely free, needs no sign-up, and gives instant results in your browser.
