Islamabad Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Islamabad, Pakistan: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Islamabad
- Fajr: 3:27 AM
- Sunrise: 5:08 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:15 PM
- Asr: 3:58 PM
- Maghrib: 7:19 PM
- Isha: 9:00 PM
Islamic Resources for Islamabad
About Islamabad
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan, a purpose-built planned city established in 1967 at the foot of the Margalla Hills in the country's north. Federally administered as the Islamabad Capital Territory, it sits at roughly 620 metres elevation and forms a single large metropolitan area with neighbouring Rawalpindi. For the city's Muslim residents, this page provides daily prayer times, Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha, calculated for Islamabad's exact coordinates and the Pakistan Standard Time zone, alongside Jummah guidance and the direction of the Qibla.
Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan and the country's tenth-most populous city, with a population of over 1.1 million within the city and more than 2.3 million across the wider Islamabad Capital Territory. Unlike most major Pakistani cities, it was conceived as a planned capital in the 1960s and formally established in 1967, when it replaced Karachi as the seat of national government. Laid out in an ordered grid of numbered sectors against the backdrop of the Margalla Hills, the city is known for its greenery, wide avenues and relatively modern layout.
The city lies immediately north of Rawalpindi, and together the two are commonly referred to as the "twin cities," forming a combined metropolitan area of more than 5.7 million people. As the administrative heart of Pakistan, an overwhelmingly Muslim country, Islamabad has a deeply rooted culture of daily prayer, and the rhythm of the five daily salah is woven into the routine of homes, offices and government institutions across its sectors.
Prayer Times in Islamabad
Prayer times for Islamabad are calculated for latitude 33.68°N using the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is the convention commonly applied across Pakistan. The city observes Pakistan Standard Time (UTC+5) year-round and does not change clocks for daylight saving, so the daily schedule shifts only with the natural movement of the sun. Because Islamabad lies in the northern subtropics, days lengthen noticeably in summer, pushing Fajr earlier and Isha later, and shorten in winter, when Maghrib arrives in the late afternoon. The Qibla from Islamabad faces roughly 256° (west-southwest) toward the Kaaba in Makkah. The times shown in the live grid above update daily for the current date.
Major Mosques in Islamabad
Faisal Mosque
Near the foothills of the Margalla Hills
The Faisal Mosque is the most prominent mosque in Islamabad and one of the largest in the world. Distinguished by its modern, tent-like main structure and four tall minarets, it departs from traditional domed mosque design. It was funded by Saudi Arabia and named after the late King Faisal bin Abdulaziz, and it serves as the national mosque of Pakistan, drawing both worshippers and visitors throughout the year.
Jumu'ah: As the city's largest and best-known congregational mosque, it attracts very large gatherings for Friday (Jummah) prayers; arriving early is advisable to find space.
Ramadan in Islamabad
During Ramadan, the daily fast in Islamabad begins at Suhoor, ending at the time of Fajr, and is broken at Maghrib with Iftar. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, Ramadan moves through the seasons over the years; when it falls in summer the fasting day is longer thanks to the city's extended daylight, while a winter Ramadan brings noticeably shorter fasts. Worshippers should rely on the Fajr and Maghrib entries in the live timetable above for the precise start and end of each day's fast.
Throughout the month, mosques across the city hold nightly Taraweeh prayers after Isha, and the capital takes on the familiar evening rhythm of communal Iftar gatherings and late-night worship. As always, local mosque announcements and official moon-sighting decisions in Pakistan determine the confirmed start of Ramadan and the date of Eid al-Fitr.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer Times in Islamabad
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Islamabad?
The times on this page use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi calculation method, which is widely used throughout Pakistan, applied to Islamabad's coordinates at latitude 33.68°N.
Which time zone does Islamabad use for prayer times?
Islamabad follows Pakistan Standard Time (UTC+5). Pakistan does not observe daylight saving time, so the clocks stay the same all year and prayer times change only with the natural shift in sunrise and sunset.
Which direction is the Qibla from Islamabad?
From Islamabad, the Qibla faces approximately 256 degrees, which is toward the west-southwest, in the direction of the Kaaba in Makkah.
Do prayer times in Islamabad change through the year?
Yes. Because Islamabad lies in the northern subtropics, summer days are longer, making Fajr earlier and Isha later, while winter days are shorter, with Maghrib falling in the late afternoon. The live timetable updates daily to reflect this.
What is the largest mosque in Islamabad?
The Faisal Mosque is the largest and most famous mosque in Islamabad and serves as the national mosque of Pakistan. It is known for its distinctive modern, tent-shaped design and four tall minarets, and it hosts very large congregations, especially for Friday prayers.
When are Suhoor and Iftar during Ramadan in Islamabad?
Suhoor ends at the time of Fajr and Iftar begins at Maghrib. Use the Fajr and Maghrib times in the timetable above for the exact start and end of the fast each day, and follow local mosque and official moon-sighting announcements for the confirmed Ramadan and Eid dates.
Prayer Time FAQ for Islamabad
What time is Fajr prayer in Islamabad today?
Fajr prayer time in Islamabad today is 3:27 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Islamabad today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Islamabad today is 12:15 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Islamabad today?
Asr prayer time in Islamabad today is 3:58 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Islamabad today?
Maghrib prayer time in Islamabad today is 7:19 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Islamabad today?
Isha prayer time in Islamabad today is 9:00 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Islamabad?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Islamabad, around 12:15 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Islamabad?
The Qibla from Islamabad is 256°, facing west toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Islamabad
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Islamabad is 3:27 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Islamabad is 12:15 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Islamabad is 3:58 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Islamabad is 7:19 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Islamabad is 9:00 PM.
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