Prayer Times in Pakistan Today
Today is Wednesday, 7 October 2026 · 24 ربیع الثانی 1448ھ. Accurate Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha times for every Pakistani city — calculated astronomically using the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
| City | Fajr | Sunrise | Zuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi | 5:11 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:21 PM | 4:34 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:29 PM |
| Lahore | 4:39 AM | 6:00 AM | 11:51 AM | 4:00 PM | 5:41 PM | 7:01 PM |
| Islamabad | 4:44 AM | 6:06 AM | 11:57 AM | 4:04 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:08 PM |
| Rawalpindi | 4:44 AM | 6:07 AM | 11:57 AM | 4:04 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:08 PM |
| Faisalabad | 4:45 AM | 6:05 AM | 11:57 AM | 4:06 PM | 5:46 PM | 7:07 PM |
| Multan | 4:51 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:03 PM | 4:13 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:12 PM |
| Peshawar | 4:50 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:03 PM | 4:10 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:14 PM |
| Quetta | 5:09 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:21 PM | 4:31 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Hyderabad | 5:05 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:15 PM | 4:29 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:24 PM |
| Gujranwala | 4:40 AM | 6:01 AM | 11:52 AM | 4:01 PM | 5:41 PM | 7:02 PM |
| Sialkot | 4:38 AM | 6:00 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:59 PM | 5:40 PM | 7:01 PM |
| Bahawalpur | 4:51 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:02 PM | 4:13 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:11 PM |
Asr shown is Hanafi. Tap any city for the full monthly timetable, Sehri & Iftar, Tahajjud, Qibla and a live countdown — with a Hanafi/Shafi switch.
| Prayer | Sunnah before | Fard | Sunnah after | Witr / Nafl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fajr | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Zuhr | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 nafl |
| Asr | (4) | 4 | — | — |
| Maghrib | — | 3 | 2 | 2 nafl |
| Isha | (4) | 4 | 2 | 3 witr (+2 nafl) |
Fard rak'ahs are agreed by all schools; Sunnah and Nafl counts follow the common Hanafi practice and may vary slightly by madhab.
| Method | Fajr angle | Isha angle |
|---|---|---|
| University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi ✓ used here | 18° | 18° |
| Muslim World League (MWL) | 18° | 17° |
| ISNA (North America) | 15° | 15° |
| Umm al-Qura (Makkah) | 18.5° | 90 min after Maghrib |
| Egyptian General Authority | 19.5° | 17.5° |
How prayer times are calculated
Prayer times depend on the position of the sun at your exact location, so they shift a little every day and differ from city to city. Zuhr begins just after the sun crosses its highest point; Sunrise and Maghrib are set by the sun at the horizon; and Fajr and Isha are defined by how far the sun is below the horizon (its "depression angle") at dawn and nightfall. In Pakistan the standard is the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which uses an 18° angle for both Fajr and Isha. UrduCentral computes every time astronomically from each city's latitude and longitude.
Hanafi vs Shafi (the Asr difference)
All five prayers are the same across the schools of thought except Asr. In the Hanafi madhab, Asr begins when the shadow of an object equals twice its length; in the Shafi, Maliki and Hanbali view, it begins at one times the length. So Shafi Asr comes a little earlier. Every city page lets you switch between the two with one tap.
Ramadan: Sehri & Iftar
During Ramadan, Sehri (the pre-dawn meal) must finish by Fajr, and the fast is opened at Iftar, which is Maghrib. Because Fajr and Maghrib move a little each day, our monthly timetable on every city page lists the exact Sehri and Iftar time for all 29–30 days, so you can plan the whole month at a glance.
Qibla & Jumu'ah
The Qibla is the direction of the Kaaba in Makkah, which every prayer faces; each city page shows the precise Qibla bearing and distance. On Fridays, the Zuhr prayer is replaced by Jumu'ah, a congregational prayer with a sermon (khutbah), offered in the early afternoon.
Frequently asked questions
What are the five daily prayers in Islam?
The five obligatory (fard) prayers are Fajr (dawn), Zuhr/Dhuhr (midday), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (just after sunset) and Isha (night). Each has its own time window that changes daily with the sun.
What is the namaz time in Pakistan today?
Today's prayer times vary by city. See the table above for Fajr, Sunrise, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha in major Pakistani cities, or tap your city for the full timetable, Sehri & Iftar, Tahajjud and Qibla.
Which calculation method is used?
We use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method (Fajr & Isha at an 18° sun angle) — the standard convention across Pakistan — computed astronomically for each city's exact coordinates.
What is the difference between Hanafi and Shafi Asr?
The two schools differ only on Asr: in the Hanafi madhab Asr begins when an object's shadow is twice its length; in the Shafi (also Maliki and Hanbali) opinion it begins at one times the length, so Shafi Asr is a little earlier. Every other prayer is the same.
How many rak'ahs are in each prayer?
The obligatory (fard) rak'ahs are Fajr 2, Zuhr 4, Asr 4, Maghrib 3 and Isha 4. Sunnah, Witr and Nafl rak'ahs are prayed in addition — see the rak'ah table above.
What is Tahajjud and when is it prayed?
Tahajjud is a highly rewarded voluntary night prayer offered in the last third of the night, after Isha and before Fajr. Each city page shows tonight's Tahajjud start time.
What are Sehri and Iftar times?
During fasting, Sehri (the pre-dawn meal) ends at Fajr and Iftar (breaking the fast) is at Maghrib. Your city page lists the exact Sehri and Iftar time for every day of the month.
Why do prayer times differ by a few minutes between apps?
Small differences come from the calculation method (the Fajr/Isha sun angle), the Asr madhab, and rounding. Local mosques may also call jamā'ah a few minutes after the calculated start time.