Prayer Time in Lahore, Punjab Pakistan

Prayer time in Lahore, Pakistan is calculated using the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method — the official standard followed by government mosques, the Auqaf Department Punjab, and virtually every mosque network across Lahore. The five obligatory daily prayers in Lahore are Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha. Today’s prayer timings in Lahore are displayed live in the widget above and update automatically every day. Scroll down for start times, end times, qaza windows, Azan times, and sectarian variations for Hanafi, Shafi, Ahle Hadees and Shia Fiqa Jafria followers in Lahore.

Fajr Prayer Time in Lahore Today

Fajr prayer time in Lahore today starts at loading. This is the morning prayer — the first of the five daily prayers — and it begins at astronomical dawn, the moment true light first breaks on the eastern horizon over Lahore. The Fajr Azan time in Lahore is called at loading, which is also when the prayer window opens. The end time of Fajr prayer in Lahore is sunrise at loading. Any Fajr offered after this time becomes qaza. The Fajr qaza time in Lahore therefore extends from loading until the next Fajr the following day, though it should be made up as soon as possible.

Fajr jamaat time in Lahore varies by mosque, but most congregations begin their Fajr jamaat 10 to 15 minutes after the Azan at loading. The Fajr angle used for Lahore under the Karachi method is 18 degrees. This calculation is the same for Sunni Hanafi, Ahle Sunnat and Ahle Hadees followers in Lahore. The last time of Fajr prayer in Lahore is sunrise at loading — after which the prayer is no longer valid and must be offered as qaza.

Dhuhr / Zuhr Prayer Time in Lahore

Dhuhr prayer time in Lahore today is loading. Also spelled Zuhr or Zohar, this is the midday prayer that begins when the sun passes its zenith and begins to decline toward the west. The Dhuhr Azan in Lahore is called at loading. The end time of Zuhr prayer in Lahore is when Asr begins at loading — so the Dhuhr window today runs from loading to loading. The last time of Zuhr prayer in Lahore is just before Asr begins. Any Dhuhr offered after Asr time becomes qaza. On Fridays, the Dhuhr prayer in Lahore is replaced by Jumma prayer at the same time window at mosques across the city.

Asr Prayer Time in Lahore

Asr prayer time in Lahore today is loading according to the Hanafi calculation. Asr is the afternoon prayer and is the one prayer where Hanafi and Shafi schools differ significantly in Lahore. Under the Hanafi method, which is used at virtually all mosques in Lahore and across Punjab, Asr begins when the shadow of an object reaches twice its height plus the noon shadow. Under the Shafi and Ahle Hadees method, Asr starts when the shadow equals once the object’s height plus the noon shadow — which makes the Shafi Asr time in Lahore approximately 60 to 90 minutes earlier depending on the season. Use the toggle above the widget to switch between Hanafi and Shafi Asr timings for Lahore.

The Asr Azan time in Lahore is called at loading. The end time of Asr prayer in Lahore is sunset at loading. The last time of Asr prayer in Lahore is just before sunset, though it is strongly disliked to delay Asr until the sun turns pale or yellow before setting. The Asr qaza time in Lahore applies to any Asr missed before loading. Asr jamaat time in Lahore at most mosques follows 10 to 15 minutes after the Azan. The Imam Malik opinion on Asr is close to the Shafi calculation and is earlier than the Hanafi time shown above.

Maghrib Prayer Time in Lahore

Maghrib prayer time in Lahore today is loading. Maghrib coincides exactly with sunset and the Azan e Maghrib time in Lahore is called at loading. This is the shortest prayer window of the day and it is strongly recommended to offer Maghrib promptly at the time of the Azan. The end time of Maghrib prayer in Lahore is approximately 20 minutes after sunset when the red twilight fully disappears from the western horizon. The Maghrib qaza time in Lahore therefore runs from roughly 20 minutes after loading until Isha time begins at loading.

Shia Maghrib time in Lahore under Fiqa Jafria is later than the Sunni Maghrib at loading. Under Shia calculation, Maghrib begins after the redness of the sky completely disappears from the eastern horizon — approximately 15 to 30 minutes after the Sunni Maghrib time. The ending time of Maghrib in Lahore under the Sunni method is when the red twilight vanishes from the west, after which it becomes qaza. Lahore Azan Maghrib time today is loading.

Isha Prayer Time in Lahore

Isha prayer time in Lahore today is loading. Isha is the last obligatory prayer of the day and its Azan time in Lahore is called at loading. Isha begins when the Maghrib twilight has fully disappeared and true astronomical night begins. The Isha angle for Lahore under the Karachi method is 18 degrees. The end time of Isha prayer in Lahore extends until just before Fajr at loading, making the full Isha window from loading to loading. However, the last time of Isha prayer in Lahore that is considered meritorious is before midnight. Offering Isha after midnight and before Fajr is valid but disliked.

The Isha qaza time in Lahore applies to any Isha missed before the next Fajr at loading. Isha namaz time in Lahore is the same under all Sunni schools — Hanafi, Shafi, Ahle Hadees and Ahle Sunnat. Shia Isha time in Lahore under Fiqa Jafria is typically combined with Maghrib without a separate Azan and may vary by approximately 15 to 20 minutes from the Sunni Isha time shown above. Isha jamaat time in Lahore at most mosques follows 10 to 15 minutes after the Isha Azan.

Ishraq, Chasht and Tahajjud Time in Lahore

Ishraq prayer time in Lahore begins approximately 15 to 20 minutes after sunrise. Today, sunrise in Lahore is at loading, so Ishraq namaz time in Lahore today is around 15 to 20 minutes after this. Ishraq is a nafl prayer of 2 to 4 rakats and carries the reward of a complete Hajj and Umrah for those who remain seated in dhikr in the masjid from Fajr at loading until Ishraq. The Ishraq window closes before Zawal, which is solar noon when the sun reaches its peak.

Chasht namaz time in Lahore today begins after the Ishraq window and continues until approximately 15 minutes before Dhuhr at loading. Chasht or Duha prayer can be offered in 2, 4, 6 or 8 rakats and is a highly rewarded voluntary prayer. The Zawal time in Lahore today falls just before Dhuhr at loading when the sun is at its absolute peak and prayer is prohibited for a brief window.

Tahajjud prayer time in Lahore today falls in the last third of the night, roughly between midnight and one hour before Fajr at loading. Tahajjud is a nafl prayer best offered after waking from sleep in the night. The timing of Tahajjud prayer in Lahore is the final 90 minutes before Fajr begins, which makes it the most spiritually elevated time for voluntary prayer in the entire 24-hour cycle. Nafil namaz time in Lahore generally refers to any time between Ishraq and Zawal, and between Asr end and Maghrib — these are the prime windows for voluntary prayers.

Jumma Prayer Time in Lahore

Jumma prayer time in Lahore is at Dhuhr time every Friday, which today is loading. The Friday prayer or Juma replaces the Dhuhr prayer and is obligatory for adult Muslim men in Lahore. Most mosques in Lahore including Badshahi Mosque, Masjid Shuhada and Grand Jamia Mosque Bahria Town Lahore begin the Khutbah 15 to 20 minutes before the Dhuhr time. The Juma namaz time in Lahore therefore runs from approximately loading with the Khutbah beginning earlier. Jumma namaz timing in Lahore may vary slightly by mosque but the prayer window is the same as Dhuhr.

Eid Prayer Time in Lahore

Eid prayer time in Lahore is typically held between 30 minutes to 2 hours after sunrise. For Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha, the Eid namaz timing in Lahore is announced by the Auqaf Department Punjab and major mosque administrations. The Eid prayer window in Lahore opens approximately 15 to 20 minutes after sunrise at loading and remains valid until the sun reaches its zenith near Dhuhr at loading. Most Eid congregations in Lahore including at Model Town Park, Gaddafi Stadium grounds and large mosques hold prayers between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Eid ul Adha prayer time in Lahore follows the same window. Exact timings are confirmed each year by the Pakistan moon-sighting committee and local Auqaf announcements.

Prayer Times in Lahore by School of Thought

Prayer time in Lahore for Hanafi followers — the majority school across Punjab — uses school=1 in the AlAdhan API with the Karachi method. All prayer times shown in the widget above by default are Hanafi. The Hanafi Asr time in Lahore today is loading. Prayer timings in Lahore Hanafi are standard at all Deobandi, Barelvi and Ahle Sunnat mosques across the city including those affiliated with Dawat-e-Islami.

Prayer times in Lahore for Ahle Hadees and Shafi followers differ only in the Asr time. The Shafi Asr time in Lahore today is approximately 60 to 90 minutes earlier than the Hanafi Asr shown above. All other prayers — Fajr at loading, Dhuhr at loading, Maghrib at loading and Isha at loading — are identical for Hanafi, Shafi, Ahle Hadees and Ahle Sunnat in Lahore. Use the Shafi toggle in the widget above to view Ahle Hadees and Shafi prayer times in Lahore. Namaz timing in Lahore Wahabi or Ahle Hadees follows the same Shafi calculation for Asr.

Shia prayer time in Lahore under Fiqa Jafria differs most notably in Maghrib and Isha timing. Fiqa Jafria namaz time in Lahore for Maghrib is typically 15 to 30 minutes later than the Sunni Maghrib at loading. Under Fiqa Jafria, Zuhr and Asr are often combined, as are Maghrib and Isha. Fajr time in Lahore under Fiqa Jafria is close to but may vary slightly from the Sunni Fajr at loading. For precise Shia namaz timing in Lahore, consult Fiqa Jafria-specific resources or local Imambargas.

Prayer Time in Lahore Cantt, DHA and Bahria Town

Prayer time in Lahore Cantt, DHA Lahore and Bahria Town follows the same calculation as the rest of Lahore since all these areas fall within the same geographic coordinates. Lahore’s latitude of 31.5497° N and longitude of 74.3436° E applies uniformly across Cantt, DHA Phase 1 through 9, Bahria Town, Johar Town, Gulberg and Model Town. Fajr time in Lahore DHA and Fajr time in Lahore Cantt are therefore identical to the times shown above: loading. Maghrib Azan time in Lahore DHA Phase 6 and across all areas of Lahore is loading today. Grand Jamia Mosque Bahria Town Lahore follows the same Dhuhr time for Juma prayer at loading.

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