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Prayer Times 2026 | Complete Islamic Prayer Guide | NoorWay
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Use NoorWay’s free Prayer Times tool to find accurate daily prayer times wherever you are. Prayer times vary by location, date, and calculation method. Always confirm your local prayer times with your nearest mosque, Islamic centre, or local Muslim authority. This tool is provided as a guide only.
🤲 NoorTHE 5 DAILY PRAYERS
Salah — the five daily prayers — is the second pillar of Islam and one of the most important acts of worship a Muslim performs every single day. Each prayer has a specific window of time in which it must be performed, determined by the position of the sun.
The five daily prayers are:
Fajr — The Dawn Prayer Fajr begins at true dawn (Subh Sadiq) and must be completed before sunrise. It is two rakats and marks the start of the Muslim day. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The two rakats of Fajr are better than this world and everything in it.” (Muslim)
Dhuhr — The Midday Prayer Dhuhr begins just after the sun passes its highest point (zenith) and lasts until mid-afternoon. It is four rakats and is often performed during a lunch break or midday pause.
Asr — The Afternoon Prayer Asr begins in the mid-afternoon and must be completed before sunset. It is four rakats. The Quran specifically mentions Asr in Surah Al-Asr, highlighting its importance.
Maghrib — The Sunset Prayer Maghrib begins immediately after sunset and has a short window of approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. It is three rakats and is often one of the most beloved prayers due to its timing at the close of the day.
Isha — The Night Prayer Isha begins when the red twilight disappears from the sky and can be performed until midnight or, in necessity, until Fajr. It is four rakats. Performing Isha in congregation carries great reward.
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How Are Islamic Prayer Times Calculated?
Prayer times are not fixed to the clock — they are determined by the position of the sun in the sky, which changes every day and varies depending on your location on earth. This is why prayer times in London differ from prayer times in Cairo, Karachi, or Kuala Lumpur, and why they shift slightly every single day throughout the year.
The key solar positions used to calculate prayer times are:
Fajr — begins when the sun is a set number of degrees below the horizon at dawn Sunrise — Fajr ends and the prohibited time begins Dhuhr — begins when the sun passes its highest point in the sky Asr — begins when the shadow of an object equals its height (Shafi/Maliki/Hanbali) or twice its height (Hanafi) Maghrib — begins at sunset Isha — begins when the red twilight disappears, typically 15–18 degrees below the horizon
Calculation Methods and Organisations
Different Islamic organisations around the world use slightly different degree values for Fajr and Isha, which is why prayer times can vary between apps and websites. The most widely used methods include:
Muslim World League (MWL) — commonly used across Europe and the UK Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) — used in North America Umm al-Qura University, Makkah — used in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Egyptian General Authority of Survey — used across Egypt and parts of Africa University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi — used in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India
For Muslims in the UK, many mosques and Islamic centres follow the Wifaqul Ulama or HM Government timetables. Always check with your local mosque for the method they follow.
Why Do Prayer Times Change Every Day?
Because prayer times are tied to the sun’s position, they shift slightly each day as the earth moves through its orbit. In the UK, this means:
Fajr in summer can be as early as 2:30am, while in winter it may be as late as 6:00am Maghrib in summer can be as late as 10:00pm, and in winter as early as 3:45pm
This is why a reliable, location-based prayer times tool is essential — a fixed timetable quickly becomes inaccurate.
Asr Time Difference — Hanafi vs Shafi
One of the most common questions Muslims have about prayer times is why Asr time differs between apps and timetables. The reason is a difference of opinion (ikhtilaf) between the major schools of Islamic law:
Shafi, Maliki, and Hanbali — Asr begins when the shadow of an object equals its own length Hanafi — Asr begins when the shadow equals twice the length of the object
This means Hanafi Asr is always later than Shafi Asr. Both are valid — follow the method of your local mosque or the school of thought you follow.
The Importance of Praying on Time
Allah says in the Quran: “Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times.” (Surah An-Nisa, 4:103)
Praying on time is not just a recommendation — it is an obligation. The scholars of Islam are unanimous that deliberately delaying a prayer beyond its time without a valid excuse is a major sin. Using a reliable prayer times tool helps Muslims stay on top of their daily worship, no matter how busy life gets.
Free Prayer Times Tool at NoorWay
Our Prayer Times tool at NoorWay is completely free — no ads, no account, no subscription. It is part of our library of over 20 free Islamic tools built for Muslims in their everyday lives. Use it daily, share it with family, and bookmark it for easy access.
Prayer times are provided as a guide. Always verify with your local mosque or Islamic authority, particularly for Fajr and Isha during extreme latitudes or unusual seasonal conditions.
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Q: What are the 5 daily prayer times in Islam? A: The five daily prayers are Fajr (dawn), Dhuhr (midday), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (sunset), and Isha (night). Each has a specific time window based on the position of the sun.
Q: Why do prayer times change every day? A: Prayer times are calculated based on the sun’s position in the sky, which shifts daily as the earth orbits the sun. This means times change slightly every day and vary by location.
Q: What is the difference between Hanafi and Shafi Asr time? A: In the Hanafi school, Asr begins when an object’s shadow is twice its length. In the Shafi, Maliki, and Hanbali schools, it begins when the shadow equals the object’s length. This makes Hanafi Asr later than Shafi Asr.
Q: Which prayer time calculation method is used in the UK? A: Most UK mosques follow the Muslim World League (MWL) method or the Wifaqul Ulama timetable. Always confirm with your local mosque for the exact method they use.
Q: Is the NoorWay prayer times tool free? A: Yes. NoorWay’s Prayer Times tool is completely free with no ads, no account required, and no subscription.
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