Prayer times in Herāt, Afghanistan
Today, Thursday 29 October 2026 (18 Jumada al-awwal 1448 AH). University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, Hanafi Asr, times in Asia/Kabul.
Prayer times
University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi · Asr Hanafi · Asia/Kabul
- Fajr05:13Dawn prayer, before sunrise
- Sunrise06:38End of Fajr window, no prayer
- Dhuhr12:04Noon prayer, after sun crosses meridian
- Asr15:52Afternoon prayer (Hanafi: shadow = 2× object)
- Maghrib17:31Sunset prayer
- Isha18:55Night prayer, after twilight ends
Prayer times in Herāt for the next 7 days
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 05:13 | 06:38 | 12:04 | 15:52 | 17:31 | 18:55 |
| Fri 30 Oct | 05:14 | 06:39 | 12:04 | 15:51 | 17:30 | 18:54 |
| Sat 31 Oct | 05:15 | 06:40 | 12:04 | 15:50 | 17:29 | 18:53 |
| Sun 1 Nov | 05:16 | 06:40 | 12:04 | 15:49 | 17:28 | 18:53 |
| Mon 2 Nov | 05:16 | 06:41 | 12:04 | 15:48 | 17:27 | 18:52 |
| Tue 3 Nov | 05:17 | 06:42 | 12:04 | 15:47 | 17:26 | 18:51 |
| Wed 4 Nov | 05:18 | 06:43 | 12:04 | 15:46 | 17:25 | 18:50 |
Which method is used for Herāt
These times use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method (Fajr at 18° of solar depression, Isha at 18°) and the Hanafi Asr rule, the convention most communities in Afghanistan follow. Your mosque may publish times that differ by a few minutes if it follows another convention. To compare, open the live prayer-times finder and switch the method or the Asr school.
Qibla direction from Herāt: 242.5° west-southwest (WSW), 2,617 km to Mecca →
Prayer times today in other cities in Afghanistan
- Kabul Fajr 04:45 · Maghrib 17:03
- Mazār-e Sharīf Fajr 04:54 · Maghrib 17:08
- Kandahār Fajr 04:58 · Maghrib 17:20
Sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Herāt: sun times for Herāt.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Fajr in Herāt today?
Fajr in Herāt today is at 05:13 local time (Asia/Kabul). Sunrise is at 06:38, which ends the Fajr window. University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
What time is Maghrib in Herāt today?
Maghrib in Herāt today is at 17:31, the moment of sunset, which is also when the fast is broken during Ramadan. Isha follows at 18:55.
Which calculation method do these prayer times use?
University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi, with the Hanafi Asr rule, the convention most communities in Afghanistan follow: Fajr at 18° of solar depression, Isha at 18°. Other methods differ by a few minutes at Fajr and Isha; the live prayer-times finder lets you switch method and Asr school.
What is the Qibla direction from Herāt?
From Herāt the Qibla is 242.5° from true north (west-southwest), 2,617 km from the Kaaba in Mecca.