Mazar-i-Sharif Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Mazar-i-Sharif
- Fajr: 3:07 AM
- Sunrise: 4:54 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:09 PM
- Asr: 3:58 PM
- Maghrib: 7:20 PM
- Isha: 9:08 PM
Islamic Resources for Mazar-i-Sharif
About Mazar-i-Sharif
Mazar-i-Sharif is the capital and largest city of Balkh Province in northern Afghanistan, with a population estimated at roughly 470,000 to 570,000 people across its twelve city districts. Set on the plains of the country's north at an elevation of about 380 metres, it is one of Afghanistan's principal urban centres and a long-standing hub of trade, religion, and culture in the region. For the Muslim community here, the daily rhythm of the five obligatory prayers, Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha, is anchored to the local solar day, and the times shift gradually through the year as the seasons turn. The schedule below is calculated for Mazar-i-Sharif's exact coordinates and the Asia/Kabul time zone so that each prayer aligns with the true position of the sun over the city.
Prayer times in Mazar-i-Sharif
Prayer times for Mazar-i-Sharif are calculated using the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, a standard widely followed across the region. The city observes Afghanistan Time (Asia/Kabul), which sits at an unusual half-hour-plus offset from UTC and does not change for daylight saving, so the displayed times follow a single consistent clock all year. Because Mazar-i-Sharif lies at roughly 37 degrees north, the length of the day varies noticeably with the seasons: summer brings long days with an early Fajr and a late Isha, while winter days are short, with the morning prayer arriving later and the evening prayers earlier. From the city, the qibla, the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca that worshippers face in prayer, lies to the south-west, at a bearing of about 245 degrees. The live grid above shows the precise daily start time for each prayer.
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mazar-i-Sharif
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Mazar-i-Sharif?
The times on this page use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi calculation method, which is widely followed in Afghanistan and the surrounding region. It defines the angles of the sun below the horizon used to determine Fajr (dawn) and Isha (nightfall), and the remaining prayers are derived from the sun's daily path over Mazar-i-Sharif's exact location.
Which time zone do the prayer times follow, and does it change in summer?
All times are shown in Afghanistan Time (the Asia/Kabul zone). Afghanistan does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays the same throughout the year. The prayer times still move gradually from day to day because they track the sun, not the clock.
Which direction is the qibla from Mazar-i-Sharif?
From Mazar-i-Sharif the qibla points roughly south-west, at a bearing of about 245 degrees from true north, toward the Kaaba in Mecca. You can use a reliable compass or qibla app aligned to this bearing to face the correct direction for prayer.
Prayer Time FAQ for Mazar-i-Sharif
What time is Fajr prayer in Mazar-i-Sharif today?
Fajr prayer time in Mazar-i-Sharif today is 3:07 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Mazar-i-Sharif today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Mazar-i-Sharif today is 12:09 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Mazar-i-Sharif today?
Asr prayer time in Mazar-i-Sharif today is 3:58 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Mazar-i-Sharif today?
Maghrib prayer time in Mazar-i-Sharif today is 7:20 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Mazar-i-Sharif today?
Isha prayer time in Mazar-i-Sharif today is 9:08 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Mazar-i-Sharif?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Mazar-i-Sharif, around 12:09 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Mazar-i-Sharif?
The Qibla from Mazar-i-Sharif is 245°, facing south-west toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Mazar-i-Sharif
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Mazar-i-Sharif is 3:07 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Mazar-i-Sharif is 12:09 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Mazar-i-Sharif is 3:58 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Mazar-i-Sharif is 7:20 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Mazar-i-Sharif is 9:08 PM.
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