Herat Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Herat, Afghanistan: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Herat
- Fajr: 3:36 AM
- Sunrise: 5:19 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:28 PM
- Asr: 4:13 PM
- Maghrib: 7:35 PM
- Isha: 9:17 PM
Islamic Resources for Herat
About Herat
Herat is the capital and largest city of Herat Province in western Afghanistan, and has long ranked as the country's third-largest city. Set on a plateau at around 920 metres of elevation, it has historically been a major trading and cultural centre on the routes linking Iran, Central Asia, and the rest of Afghanistan. This page provides daily Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for the city's Muslim community.
Herat is the capital and largest city of Herat Province, located in the far west of Afghanistan within the jurisdiction of Herat District. The extract describes it as historically the third-largest city of Afghanistan, with an estimated population of around 673,000 settled residents. The city sits at an elevation of roughly 920 metres on the plains of western Afghanistan.
For centuries Herat has been an important hub on the trade and travel routes connecting Afghanistan with Iran to the west and Central Asia to the north, which has shaped its long-standing role as a regional commercial and cultural centre. Today it remains the administrative seat of the province and one of the most significant urban centres in the country.
Prayer Times in Herat
Herat keeps Afghanistan Time (UTC+4:30) year-round with no daylight saving, so prayer times move only with the seasons rather than with any clock change. At roughly 34 degrees north, the city sees a clear four-season pattern: long summer days push Fajr earlier and Isha noticeably later into the evening, while short winter days bring Maghrib to the late afternoon and shorten the gap between prayers. Times on this page are calculated using the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Major Mosques in Herat
Great Mosque of Herat (Friday Mosque, Masjid-e Jami)
The Great Mosque of Herat, also known as the Friday Mosque or Masjid-e Jami, is one of the oldest and most renowned mosques in Afghanistan and a defining landmark of the city, celebrated for its extensive tilework.
Ramadan in Herat
During Ramadan, the daily fast in Herat runs from the pre-dawn Suhoor, ending at Fajr, until Iftar at Maghrib (sunset). Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, Ramadan moves about eleven days earlier each year, so over time the month rotates through every season and the length of the fasting day changes accordingly.
When Ramadan falls in summer, Herat's long daylight hours at around 34 degrees north make for an extended fast between an early Fajr and a late Maghrib; when it falls in winter, the shorter days bring a noticeably earlier Iftar. The Suhoor and Iftar times on this page follow the same calculation method used for the year-round schedule, so worshippers can plan around accurate daily timings.
Prayer Time Questions for Herat
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Herat?
Prayer times for Herat on this page use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is widely applied across the region for determining Fajr and Isha.
Does Herat observe daylight saving time?
No. Herat stays on Afghanistan Time (UTC+4:30) throughout the year, so prayer times shift only with the seasons and not because of any clock change. Note that Afghanistan uses an unusual half-hour offset from UTC.
Which direction is the Qibla from Herat?
The Qibla from Herat is approximately 243 degrees, pointing west-southwest toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
How much do prayer times change across the year in Herat?
Because Herat lies at about 34 degrees north, day length varies meaningfully between seasons. In summer the long days mean an early Fajr and a late Isha, while in winter the short days bring an earlier Maghrib and a more compressed daily schedule. Check the live table for the exact times each day.
Why might Herat prayer times differ slightly from a nearby mosque?
Small differences are normal. Individual mosques may follow a different calculation method or convention for Fajr and Isha angles, or apply a few minutes of precaution before announcing the adhan, so always defer to your local mosque when in doubt.
When are Fajr and Isha during the longest summer days in Herat?
During the height of summer the pre-dawn Fajr falls quite early and Isha comes well after sunset, making for a long span of daylight. The precise daily times are shown in the prayer-times table above rather than as fixed clock values.
Prayer Time FAQ for Herat
What time is Fajr prayer in Herat today?
Fajr prayer time in Herat today is 3:36 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Herat today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Herat today is 12:28 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Herat today?
Asr prayer time in Herat today is 4:13 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Herat today?
Maghrib prayer time in Herat today is 7:35 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Herat today?
Isha prayer time in Herat today is 9:17 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Herat?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Herat, around 12:28 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Herat?
The Qibla from Herat is 243°, facing south-west toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Herat
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Herat is 3:36 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Herat is 12:28 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Herat is 4:13 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Herat is 7:35 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Herat is 9:17 PM.
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