Accurate Prayer Times for Every City Worldwide
The five daily prayers (Salah) represent one of the most fundamental pillars of Islam, performed by over 1.8 billion Muslims around the globe. Each prayer is tied to a specific time window determined by the position of the sun relative to the horizon. The Get-Tools Prayer Times tool provides precise, location-based prayer schedules for any city in the world, complete with a live countdown timer, Hijri date display, and multiple calculation methods -- all without installing any application.
Understanding the Five Daily Prayers
Islam prescribes five obligatory prayers throughout the day and night. Each prayer has a defined time window that begins and ends according to clear astronomical markers:
- Fajr (Dawn Prayer) -- The first prayer of the day begins at true dawn, known as Fajr al-Sadiq, when a horizontal whiteness appears across the eastern horizon. It ends at sunrise. Fajr consists of two rak'ahs and is considered one of the most rewarding prayers to observe.
- Dhuhr (Noon Prayer) -- This prayer begins when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows start to lengthen toward the east. It consists of four rak'ahs. On Fridays, the congregational Jumu'ah prayer replaces Dhuhr at the mosque.
- Asr (Afternoon Prayer) -- Asr begins when the shadow of an object equals its height (Shafi'i, Maliki, and Hanbali schools) or twice its height (Hanafi school). It consists of four rak'ahs and is referred to in the Quran as the "middle prayer" that Muslims are urged to guard carefully.
- Maghrib (Sunset Prayer) -- This prayer enters immediately after the sun fully disappears below the horizon. It consists of three rak'ahs and is recommended to be performed promptly at the start of its time.
- Isha (Night Prayer) -- Isha begins when the red twilight fades from the sky. It consists of four rak'ahs, and its time extends until midnight according to most scholars, or until Fajr in cases of necessity.
Calculation Methods Explained
All prayer time calculations rely on the sun's position relative to the observer's horizon. The key difference between methods lies in the solar depression angle used to determine Fajr and Isha times. Our tool supports several internationally recognized calculation methods:
- Umm Al-Qura (Makkah) -- Uses an 18.5-degree angle for Fajr and adds 90 minutes after Maghrib for Isha. This is the standard method in Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries.
- Muslim World League -- Employs 18 degrees for Fajr and 17 degrees for Isha. Widely used across Europe and parts of Asia.
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey -- Uses 19.5 degrees for Fajr and 17.5 degrees for Isha. The standard in Egypt and parts of Africa.
- ISNA (North America) -- Uses 15 degrees for both Fajr and Isha, designed to work effectively at higher latitudes where traditional angles may produce extreme prayer times.
- Turkey (Diyanet) -- Uses 18 degrees for Fajr and 17 degrees for Isha with specific adjustments for the Turkish region.
How to Use This Prayer Times Tool
This tool was designed for simplicity and speed across all devices:
- Click "Detect My Location" to allow your browser to share your geographic coordinates. Prayer times for your exact location will appear instantly.
- Alternatively, use the search field to find prayer times for any city or country by typing its name in any language.
- Once your location is set, a complete schedule displays all five prayers plus Imsak, Sunrise, and Midnight times.
- A real-time countdown shows exactly how much time remains until the next prayer, accompanied by a visual progress bar.
- Switch between calculation methods using the dropdown menu to match your school of thought or regional convention.
Hijri Calendar and Date Display
The tool displays both the Gregorian and Hijri dates side by side, including the full Hijri month name and year. This is particularly useful for tracking recommended fasting days such as Mondays and Thursdays, the White Days (13th, 14th, and 15th of each Hijri month), and the blessed month of Ramadan.
Privacy and Security
Your location data is never stored on our servers. Coordinates are sent directly to the prayer times API to calculate schedules and are displayed in your browser without any logging or tracking. The tool operates entirely on the client side, ensuring your complete privacy.
Worldwide Coverage
Our tool supports over 200 countries and tens of thousands of cities worldwide, from Jakarta to London and from Cairo to New York. Whether you are a resident of a Muslim-majority country or a Muslim living in the West, you can find accurate prayer times for your area with a single click. You can also share the link with family and friends so they can easily access prayer schedules for their locations.