Prayer Times
Get accurate Islamic prayer times (Salah times) for your location. Our app calculates Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayer times based on your GPS location.
The Five Daily Prayers
1
Fajr — Dawn Prayer
Performed before sunrise when the first light appears on the horizon. Fajr marks the start of the daily fasting period during Ramadan.
2
Dhuhr — Midday Prayer
Offered after the sun passes its zenith (highest point). On Fridays, Dhuhr is replaced by Jumu'ah (congregational prayer) at the mosque.
3
Asr — Afternoon Prayer
Prayed in the late afternoon when the shadow of an object equals its length (Shafi'i) or twice its length (Hanafi).
4
Maghrib — Sunset Prayer
Performed immediately after the sun sets below the horizon. Maghrib marks the end of the daily fasting period during Ramadan.
5
Isha — Night Prayer
The final prayer of the day, offered after twilight has disappeared and full darkness has set in.
How Prayer Times Are Calculated
Islamic prayer times are determined by the position of the sun relative to the observer. The calculations use your geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) along with the date to compute the exact solar angles for each prayer. Different Islamic organizations use slightly different conventions for the twilight angle, which affects Fajr and Isha times.
HalalCheck uses established calculation methods recognized by Islamic authorities worldwide, including the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), the Muslim World League (MWL), and the Egyptian General Authority of Survey. The app automatically selects the most appropriate method based on your region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What calculation method does HalalCheck use?
HalalCheck supports multiple calculation methods including ISNA (Islamic Society of North America), MWL (Muslim World League), Egyptian General Authority of Survey, Umm al-Qura (Saudi Arabia), and others. The app selects the most appropriate method based on your region, but you can manually override it in settings.
Why are Fajr and Isha times different between apps?
Fajr and Isha times depend on the sun's angle below the horizon (twilight angle), which varies by calculation method. ISNA uses 15° for both, MWL uses 18° for Fajr and 17° for Isha, and Umm al-Qura uses a fixed 90-minute interval after Maghrib for Isha. These differences can result in variations of 15-30 minutes between apps.
Do prayer times work at extreme latitudes?
At locations above 48° latitude (northern Scandinavia, Canada, Russia), the sun may not descend far enough below the horizon for normal Fajr/Isha calculations. HalalCheck handles this by applying the nearest-latitude method or the middle-of-the-night method, as recommended by Islamic scholars for such regions.
What is the difference between Hanafi and Shafi'i Asr time?
The Hanafi school calculates Asr when the shadow of an object is twice its length plus the shadow at noon. The Shafi'i, Maliki, and Hanbali schools calculate Asr when the shadow equals the object's length plus the noon shadow. This means Hanafi Asr time is typically 30-60 minutes later than the Shafi'i time.