Prayer: What It Is and Why It Matters
Prayer is a way for humans to connect with the Creator, seek guidance, and find peace in their daily lives. In Islam, prayer (Salah) is not just a ritual—it is a direct link between a person and Allah, reminding us of our purpose and keeping our hearts focused on goodness.
What Is Prayer Time?
Prayer time refers to the specific periods during the day when Muslims are required to perform their obligatory prayers. These times are determined by the position of the sun and are divided into five daily prayers:
- Fajr – The pre-dawn prayer
- Dhuhr – The midday prayer
- Asr – The afternoon prayer
- Maghrib – The prayer just after sunset
- Isha – The night prayer
| City |
Fajr |
Sunrise |
Dhuhr |
Asr |
Maghrib |
Isha |
Qiyam |
| Ahmedabad |
05:18 AM |
06:32 AM |
12:29 PM |
03:52 PM |
06:25 PM |
07:39 PM |
01:39 AM |
| Mumbai |
05:18 AM |
06:30 AM |
12:28 PM |
03:51 PM |
06:25 PM |
07:38 PM |
01:39 AM |
| New Delhi |
04:59 AM |
06:15 AM |
12:10 PM |
03:33 PM |
06:04 PM |
07:22 PM |
01:20 AM |
| Pune |
05:14 AM |
06:25 AM |
12:24 PM |
03:46 PM |
06:21 PM |
07:34 PM |
01:35 AM |
| Chennai |
04:48 AM |
05:58 AM |
11:58 AM |
03:19 PM |
05:57 PM |
07:08 PM |
01:11 AM |
| Kolkata |
04:15 AM |
05:29 AM |
11:26 AM |
02:49 PM |
05:22 PM |
06:36 PM |
12:36 AM |
| Lucknow |
04:44 AM |
06:00 AM |
11:56 AM |
03:18 PM |
05:50 PM |
07:07 PM |
01:06 AM |
| Chandigarh |
04:59 AM |
06:18 AM |
12:12 PM |
03:34 PM |
06:05 PM |
07:25 PM |
01:21 AM |
| Kochi |
05:04 AM |
06:13 AM |
12:14 PM |
03:33 PM |
06:14 PM |
07:24 PM |
01:26 AM |
| Gurgaon |
04:59 AM |
06:16 AM |
12:11 PM |
03:33 PM |
06:05 PM |
07:23 PM |
01:21 AM |
| Agra |
04:56 AM |
06:12 AM |
12:07 PM |
03:30 PM |
06:01 PM |
07:19 PM |
01:17 AM |
| Bengaluru |
04:59 AM |
06:09 AM |
12:09 PM |
03:29 PM |
06:08 PM |
07:19 PM |
01:22 AM |
| Bhopal |
04:59 AM |
06:13 AM |
12:10 PM |
03:33 PM |
06:05 PM |
07:20 PM |
01:21 AM |
| Bhubaneswar |
04:26 AM |
05:38 AM |
11:36 AM |
02:59 PM |
05:33 PM |
06:46 PM |
12:47 AM |
| Coimbatore |
05:02 AM |
06:10 AM |
12:11 PM |
03:31 PM |
06:11 PM |
07:21 PM |
01:25 AM |
| Guwahati |
04:01 AM |
05:16 AM |
11:12 AM |
02:35 PM |
05:07 PM |
06:23 PM |
12:23 AM |
| Hyderabad |
04:56 AM |
06:06 AM |
12:05 PM |
03:28 PM |
06:03 PM |
07:15 PM |
01:17 AM |
| Indore |
05:06 AM |
06:19 AM |
12:16 PM |
03:39 PM |
06:12 PM |
07:26 PM |
01:28 AM |
| Jaipur |
05:05 AM |
06:20 AM |
12:16 PM |
03:39 PM |
06:10 PM |
07:27 PM |
01:26 AM |
| Jammu |
05:06 AM |
06:26 AM |
12:20 PM |
03:40 PM |
06:12 PM |
07:33 PM |
01:28 AM |
| Kozhikode |
05:06 AM |
06:15 AM |
12:16 PM |
03:36 PM |
06:16 PM |
07:26 PM |
01:28 AM |
| Noida |
04:58 AM |
06:15 AM |
12:10 PM |
03:32 PM |
06:04 PM |
07:22 PM |
01:20 AM |
| Patna |
04:28 AM |
05:43 AM |
11:39 AM |
03:02 PM |
05:34 PM |
06:50 PM |
12:50 AM |
| Secunderabad |
04:56 AM |
06:06 AM |
12:05 PM |
03:28 PM |
06:03 PM |
07:15 PM |
01:17 AM |
| Siliguri |
04:14 AM |
05:30 AM |
11:26 AM |
02:48 PM |
05:20 PM |
06:37 PM |
12:36 AM |
| Srinagar |
05:06 AM |
06:27 AM |
12:20 PM |
03:40 PM |
06:12 PM |
07:34 PM |
01:28 AM |
| Thiruvananthapuram |
05:01 AM |
06:10 AM |
12:11 PM |
03:29 PM |
06:12 PM |
07:22 PM |
01:24 AM |
| Thrissur |
05:04 AM |
06:13 AM |
12:14 PM |
03:33 PM |
06:14 PM |
07:24 PM |
01:26 AM |
| Tiruchirappalli |
04:55 AM |
06:04 AM |
12:04 PM |
03:24 PM |
06:04 PM |
07:14 PM |
01:18 AM |
Why Prayer Is Important
- Spiritual Connection: Prayer strengthens your relationship with Allah.
- Guidance: It reminds you to act with kindness and avoid wrongdoing.
- Peace and Mindfulness: Regular prayers give mental clarity and reduce stress.
- Community: Praying together fosters unity and brotherhood among Muslims.
Understanding prayer times and following them faithfully is a fundamental part of Islamic life. It keeps one conscious of their responsibilities and constantly connected to their Creator.