A prayer times app calculates Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha for wherever you are and plays the Azan when each prayer begins. Islamic Tracker is a free prayer times app for Android and iPhone that does this for your exact location, with no ads.
For accurate times, the app is the best option: our city timetables show times for a city centre, while the app uses your phone's location.
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Quick answers
What are the five daily prayer times?
The five daily prayers are Fajr at dawn, Dhuhr just after midday, Asr in the afternoon, Maghrib just after sunset and Isha at nightfall. Their exact times change every day and depend on where you are, so a prayer times app calculates them for your location.
When does Fajr start and end?
Fajr starts at true dawn, when light first spreads across the horizon, which is calculated as the sun being 15 to 20 degrees below the horizon depending on the method. It ends at sunrise. Many people pray early in the window and keep the Fajr Adhan alert on.
What is the difference between Hanafi and Shafi Asr?
In the standard (Shafi, Maliki and Hanbali) view, Asr begins when an object's shadow equals its length plus its midday shadow. In the Hanafi view it begins when the shadow is twice the length, which is usually 30 minutes to over an hour later. Choose the one your local masjid follows.
How are prayer times calculated?
Prayer times come from the sun's position: Dhuhr from solar noon, Maghrib from sunset, Asr from shadow length, and Fajr and Isha from how far the sun is below the horizon. Countries use different angles, which is why a good app lets times match your local method.
Which prayer times app is accurate?
The most accurate prayer times app calculates times for your exact location using your country's method and sends the Azan on time. Islamic Tracker uses your phone's location and sends Adhan alerts for all five prayers, free and without ads. Compare with your masjid for the first few days.
Why do prayer times differ between apps and masjids?
Apps may use different calculation methods, Asr rules or locations, and masjids often add a few minutes of caution (ihtiyat) or set fixed jama'ah times. Differences of one to three minutes are normal; bigger gaps usually mean a different method or Asr setting.
What is a prayer timetable?
A prayer timetable lists the start time of each prayer, plus sunrise, for every day of a month or year in one place. Masjids publish them, and our city pages show a full monthly prayer timetable for cities in the UAE, Indonesia and Bangladesh.
Why use a prayer times app?
Prayer times change every day and from one place to the next. In a big city, the difference between neighbourhoods can be a minute or more, and when you travel it can be much larger. A prayer times app takes care of that for you and reminds you with the Azan, so you are never unsure whether a prayer has started.
How namaz timings are calculated
Fajr and Isha are set by how far the sun is below the horizon, Dhuhr by midday, Asr by the length of shadows and Maghrib by sunset. Countries use different conventions: for example, the UAE uses 18.2° for Fajr and Isha, Indonesia's Kemenag uses 20° and 18°, and South Asia commonly uses the Karachi method with Hanafi Asr. Whatever app you use, compare its times with your local masjid for the first few days.
Prayer times for your city
See today's times and full monthly timetables:
What you get in Islamic Tracker
Azan alerts at home and when travelling
The most useful part of a prayer times app is the alert. With notifications on, Islamic Tracker reminds you with the Athan when each prayer starts, so you do not have to keep checking the clock at work or while travelling. Because times are calculated for where your phone is, they update when you move to a new city or country.
If you are travelling across time zones, open the app once you arrive so it can recalculate the times for your new location. Mosque reminders and daily prayer goals help you keep your routine on the road.
Tips for accurate prayer times
- Allow location access so times are calculated for where you actually are.
- Keep notifications on so the Azan alert arrives on time.
- Compare with your local masjid for the first few days; masjids may add a few minutes of caution or set fixed jama'ah times.
The five prayer times explained
Each prayer has a window: it begins at one moment of the sun's journey and ends when the next begins. Praying early in the window is recommended.
Fajr
Begins at true dawn (al-fajr as-sadiq), when light spreads horizontally across the horizon. Ends at sunrise. Methods set dawn at a sun depression of 15° to 20°, which is the main reason Fajr times differ between countries.
Dhuhr
Begins just after solar noon, when the sun passes its highest point and starts to decline. Ends when Asr begins. Many timetables add a few minutes after noon as a precaution.
Asr
Begins when an object's shadow reaches a set length (see Hanafi and Shafi Asr below). Ends at sunset, although delaying it until the sun turns yellow is disliked without a reason.
Maghrib
Begins at sunset, when the upper edge of the sun disappears. Ends when the red twilight disappears, which is when Isha begins. It is the shortest window, so it is best prayed promptly.
Isha
Begins when twilight has gone, calculated as a sun depression of 15° to 18°, or in some countries a fixed time after Maghrib. Ends at Fajr, though many scholars recommend praying it before the middle of the night.
📲 Islamic Tracker calculates all five prayer times for your exact location and plays the Adhan as each one begins. Get it free on Google Play or the App Store.
Hanafi and Shafi Asr times
The two common rules for Asr give different start times:
| Rule | Asr begins when the shadow equals | Followed in |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (Shafi, Maliki, Hanbali) | Object length + midday shadow | Most of the Arab world, Indonesia, Malaysia |
| Hanafi | Twice the object length + midday shadow | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Turkey and Hanafi communities worldwide |
The Hanafi Asr is usually 30 minutes to over an hour later, depending on the season and latitude. A good prayer times app lets you choose the rule your masjid follows.
Prayer times by country
Each country tends to follow one calculation method. Here is what is most used, and where to see today's times.
United Arab Emirates
The official UAE timetable (Awqaf) uses Fajr and Isha angles of 18.2° and standard Asr, with a few minutes added to Dhuhr and Maghrib. See prayer times for every emirate, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia uses Umm al-Qura: Fajr at 18.5° and Isha 90 minutes after Maghrib (120 minutes in Ramadan), with standard Asr. Read our guide for Saudi Arabia.
Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman
Each country's ministry of Islamic affairs publishes its official timetable: in Qatar and Kuwait the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, in Oman the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs, and in Bahrain the ministry responsible for Islamic affairs. All use standard Asr; Fajr and Isha rules differ slightly, so compare any app with the official timetable for Doha, Kuwait City, Manama or Muscat.
Pakistan and India
Most people follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method (Fajr and Isha at 18°) with Hanafi Asr. Local masjids often publish their own timetables, so use those for jama'ah times.
Bangladesh
The Karachi method with Hanafi Asr is widely used, with a few minutes of caution added. See নামাজের সময় for Dhaka, Chattogram and other cities.
Indonesia
Indonesia follows the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag): Fajr at 20°, Isha at 18°, standard Asr and a few minutes of ihtiyat. See jadwal sholat for Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung and more.
Malaysia
JAKIM publishes official times by zone, using Fajr at 20° and Isha at 18°. A zone can cover several districts, so a location-based app may differ from the zone timetable by a minute or two.
📲 At home or travelling, the app works out the times for wherever you are. Get it free on Google Play or the App Store.
How to read a prayer timetable
A prayer timetable has one row per day and one column per prayer, usually with sunrise as well. A few things to know when reading one:
- Sunrise is not a prayer; it marks the end of Fajr time.
- Times are start times. Each prayer can be prayed until the next one begins (Fajr until sunrise).
- Jama'ah times are different. A masjid may pray Dhuhr in congregation 15 to 30 minutes after the start time.
- Imsak, shown in some countries, is a few minutes before Fajr: a precaution for when to stop eating in Ramadan.
- Daylight saving shifts the clock times by an hour in countries that use it.
For your city's monthly prayer timetable, see our pages for the UAE, Indonesia and Bangladesh.
📲 Skip the timetable: see today's times and get Adhan alerts in the app. Get it free on Google Play or the App Store.
More on prayer
Prayer times are one part of a prayer routine. These guides go deeper:
Frequently asked questions
Which app gives accurate prayer times?
An app that uses your exact location gives the most accurate prayer times. Islamic Tracker calculates namaz timings for your location and sends Azan notifications for all five prayers, for free and with no ads.
Is there a free Azan app?
Yes. Islamic Tracker is free, with Azan (Athan) notifications for all five prayers, no ads and no subscription, on Android and iPhone.
Can I track my prayers too?
Yes. The Salah tracker lets you log each prayer, build streaks and see weekly and monthly analytics.
Does it show the Qibla?
Yes. Islamic Tracker includes a Qibla compass that uses your phone's sensors.
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