Kandahar Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Kandahar, Afghanistan: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Kandahar
- Fajr: 3:36 AM
- Sunrise: 5:12 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:14 PM
- Asr: 3:53 PM
- Maghrib: 7:13 PM
- Isha: 8:50 PM
Islamic Resources for Kandahar
About Kandahar
Kandahar is the largest city in southern Afghanistan and the capital of Kandahar Province, with an estimated population of around 730,000 settled residents. Sitting at roughly 1,010 metres of elevation, it has long served as a major commercial and cultural hub of the region. This page lists today's five daily prayer times, Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha, for the city's Muslim community.
Kandahar is a city in southern Afghanistan and the capital and largest city of Kandahar Province, falling within the jurisdiction of Kandahar District. With an estimated population of roughly 732,000 settled residents, it ranks among the most populous cities in the country and functions as the principal urban centre of the south.
The city lies at an elevation of about 1,010 metres above sea level. As a long-established trade and administrative centre, Kandahar serves as a gateway between Afghanistan's southern provinces, and its mosques and prayer spaces remain part of daily life for residents across its neighbourhoods.
Prayer Times in Kandahar
Kandahar follows Afghanistan Time (UTC+4:30), one of the few time zones offset by a half hour, and the country does not observe daylight saving, so prayer times here shift only with the natural change of the seasons. At about 32 degrees north, the city sees a moderate seasonal swing: long summer days push Fajr earlier in the morning and Isha later into the evening, while shorter winter days bring Maghrib to the late afternoon. Times on this page are calculated using the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is widely used across the region.
Ramadan in Kandahar
During Ramadan, the daily fast in Kandahar begins at Suhoor before the Fajr (dawn) prayer and ends at sunset with the Maghrib prayer, when families break their fast. Because Afghanistan keeps a single time year-round with no daylight saving, the timing of Suhoor and Iftar moves gradually as Ramadan falls in different seasons over the years.
When Ramadan occurs in the longer days of summer, the fasting window in Kandahar stretches as Fajr arrives early and Maghrib comes late in the evening; when it falls in winter, the days are shorter and Iftar arrives earlier in the afternoon. The daily Fajr and Maghrib times on this page mark the start and end of each day's fast, and the Isha time guides the nightly Taraweeh prayers.
Prayer Time Questions for Kandahar
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Kandahar?
Prayer times for Kandahar are calculated using the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is widely used across Afghanistan and the surrounding region.
Does Kandahar observe daylight saving time?
No. Afghanistan does not use daylight saving, so Kandahar stays on Afghanistan Time (UTC+4:30) all year and prayer times change only with the seasons.
Which direction is the Qibla from Kandahar?
The Qibla from Kandahar is approximately 253 degrees, facing west-southwest toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Why are Kandahar's prayer times on a half-hour offset?
Afghanistan observes Afghanistan Time, which is UTC+4:30, one of the few time zones offset by thirty minutes rather than a full hour. All prayer times shown for Kandahar use this standard local time.
How much do prayer times in Kandahar change through the year?
At about 32 degrees north, Kandahar has a moderate seasonal swing. Summer days are long, so Fajr falls earlier and Isha later, while winter days are shorter, bringing Maghrib to the late afternoon.
When do Fajr and Maghrib occur during Ramadan in Kandahar?
During Ramadan the fast in Kandahar begins at Fajr (dawn) after Suhoor and ends at Maghrib (sunset). The exact daily times are shown in the prayer table on this page and shift gradually depending on the season.
Prayer Time FAQ for Kandahar
What time is Fajr prayer in Kandahar today?
Fajr prayer time in Kandahar today is 3:36 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Kandahar today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Kandahar today is 12:14 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Kandahar today?
Asr prayer time in Kandahar today is 3:53 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Kandahar today?
Maghrib prayer time in Kandahar today is 7:13 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Kandahar today?
Isha prayer time in Kandahar today is 8:50 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Kandahar?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Kandahar, around 12:14 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Kandahar?
The Qibla from Kandahar is 253°, facing west toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Kandahar
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Kandahar is 3:36 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Kandahar is 12:14 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Kandahar is 3:53 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Kandahar is 7:13 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Kandahar is 8:50 PM.
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