Kabul Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Kabul, Afghanistan: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Kabul
- Fajr: 3:09 AM
- Sunrise: 4:51 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:00 PM
- Asr: 3:45 PM
- Maghrib: 7:07 PM
- Isha: 8:49 PM
Islamic Resources for Kabul
About Kabul
Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan, set high in a narrow valley of the Hindu Kush mountains and bounded by the Kabul River, with a recorded population of about 4.27 million. At roughly 1,790 metres (5,876 ft) above sea level, it ranks among the highest capital cities in the world and has long served as the country's political, cultural, and economic centre. This page lists today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for the city.
Kabul lies in eastern Afghanistan, forming part of Kabul Province, and is the administrative seat of Kabul District. Rapid urbanisation has made it the country's primate city, and with a population of roughly 4.27 million it is by a wide margin Afghanistan's largest urban area. The city sits in a constrained valley within the Hindu Kush range, a setting that has shaped its growth and given it a high-altitude climate of hot summers and cold, snow-prone winters.
The centre of Kabul holds its oldest neighbourhoods, including Bala Hisar, Deh Afghanan, and Murad Khani, reflecting a long history as a regional crossroads. Persian, known locally as Dari and spoken with a distinctive Kabuli accent, is the city's primary language. As Afghanistan's hub for government, commerce, and culture, Kabul anchors daily life for millions of residents, for whom the five daily prayers structure the rhythm of the day.
Prayer Times in Kabul
Kabul observes Afghanistan Time (UTC+4:30), one of the few time zones offset by a half hour, and the country does not use daylight saving, so prayer times shift only with the seasons rather than with any clock change. At about 34.6°N the city has clearly defined seasons: long summer days push Fajr earlier in the morning and Isha 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.
Ramadan in Kabul
During Ramadan, Kabul's Muslim community fasts from dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib). Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, Ramadan moves about eleven days earlier each year, so over time the fast falls across every season, from the long, warm days of summer to the short, cold days of winter, when the fasting window is at its briefest.
The city's mid-latitude position and high elevation make the seasonal contrast noticeable: a summer Ramadan brings an early Suhoor and a late Iftar with a longer daylight fast, while a winter Ramadan shortens the day considerably. The exact daily Suhoor (ending at Fajr) and Iftar (at Maghrib) times for the current dates are shown in the prayer-time grid above, which updates automatically for Kabul.
Prayer Time Questions for Kabul
What calculation method is used for prayer times in Kabul?
Prayer times for Kabul on this page are calculated using the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is widely applied across the region.
What time zone does Kabul use for prayer times?
Kabul uses Afghanistan Time, UTC+4:30, one of the few half-hour-offset time zones in the world. Afghanistan does not observe daylight saving, so the clock stays the same year-round and prayer times change only with the seasons.
Which direction is the Qibla from Kabul?
The Qibla from Kabul is approximately 251°, facing west-southwest toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Why do prayer times in Kabul change throughout the year?
At about 34.6°N latitude, Kabul has distinct seasons. Longer summer days move Fajr earlier and Isha later, while shorter winter days bring Maghrib to the late afternoon, so the daily times shift gradually across the year.
Does Kabul's high elevation affect prayer times?
Sunrise and sunset are governed mainly by latitude, date, and the city's position within its time zone rather than by altitude, so the standard calculation handles Kabul's mountain-valley setting. The grid above reflects the current times for the city.
How can I see today's exact prayer times for Kabul?
The live grid at the top of this page shows today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for Kabul and updates automatically each day.
Prayer Time FAQ for Kabul
What time is Fajr prayer in Kabul today?
Fajr prayer time in Kabul today is 3:09 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Kabul today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Kabul today is 12:00 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Kabul today?
Asr prayer time in Kabul today is 3:45 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Kabul today?
Maghrib prayer time in Kabul today is 7:07 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Kabul today?
Isha prayer time in Kabul today is 8:49 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Kabul?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Kabul, around 12:00 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Kabul?
The Qibla from Kabul is 251°, facing west toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Kabul
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Kabul is 3:09 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Kabul is 12:00 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Kabul is 3:45 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Kabul is 7:07 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Kabul is 8:49 PM.
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