India Prayer Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Prayer times are calculated based on the position of the sun using various methods like ISNA, Karachi, Makkah, and others. Each method uses slightly different parameters based on geographical location and Islamic jurisprudence.
Prayer times shift daily due to the changing position of the sun throughout the year. This is influenced by the Earth’s tilt and orbit, affecting sunrise and sunset times in each city.
The choice depends on your school of thought and local mosque. ISNA is popular in North America, Karachi method in South Asia, and Umm al-Qura in Saudi Arabia. Most mosques in India follow either the Karachi or ISNA method.
Our prayer times are calculated using precise astronomical calculations and are accurate for the city centers. There might be a 1-2 minute variation for locations within the greater metropolitan area.
Missed prayers (qada) should be performed as soon as possible. For specific guidance, please consult your local imam or scholar.
The two main schools (Hanafi and Shafi’i) have slightly different methods of calculating Asr prayer time based on shadow length. Choose the one that matches your local mosque or school of thought.
You can bookmark this page, use the browser’s notification feature, or sync the times with your phone’s calendar. Many Islamic apps also offer prayer time notifications.
Yes, our calculations automatically adjust for any time changes. However, India doesn’t observe Daylight Saving Time, so the times are consistent throughout the year.
Each prayer has its prescribed time based on the sun’s position: Fajr at dawn, Dhuhr at noon, Asr in late afternoon, Maghrib at sunset, and Isha at night.
Yes! Simply select your current city from the dropdown menu to get accurate prayer times for that location.
