Prayer times in Kandahār, 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
- Fajr04:58Dawn prayer, before sunrise
- Sunrise06:20End of Fajr window, no prayer
- Dhuhr11:50Noon prayer, after sun crosses meridian
- Asr15:42Afternoon prayer (Hanafi: shadow = 2× object)
- Maghrib17:20Sunset prayer
- Isha18:42Night prayer, after twilight ends
Prayer times in Kandahār for the next 7 days
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 04:58 | 06:20 | 11:50 | 15:42 | 17:20 | 18:42 |
| Fri 30 Oct | 04:59 | 06:21 | 11:50 | 15:42 | 17:19 | 18:41 |
| Sat 31 Oct | 04:59 | 06:22 | 11:50 | 15:41 | 17:18 | 18:41 |
| Sun 1 Nov | 05:00 | 06:22 | 11:50 | 15:40 | 17:18 | 18:40 |
| Mon 2 Nov | 05:01 | 06:23 | 11:50 | 15:39 | 17:17 | 18:39 |
| Tue 3 Nov | 05:02 | 06:24 | 11:50 | 15:38 | 17:16 | 18:38 |
| Wed 4 Nov | 05:02 | 06:25 | 11:50 | 15:38 | 17:15 | 18:38 |
Which method is used for Kandahār
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 Kandahār: 252.5° west-southwest (WSW), 2,804 km to Mecca →
Prayer times today in other cities in Afghanistan
- Kabul Fajr 04:45 · Maghrib 17:03
- Herāt Fajr 05:13 · Maghrib 17:31
- Mazār-e Sharīf Fajr 04:54 · Maghrib 17:08
Sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Kandahār: sun times for Kandahār.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Fajr in Kandahār today?
Fajr in Kandahār today is at 04:58 local time (Asia/Kabul). Sunrise is at 06:20, which ends the Fajr window. University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
What time is Maghrib in Kandahār today?
Maghrib in Kandahār today is at 17:20, the moment of sunset, which is also when the fast is broken during Ramadan. Isha follows at 18:42.
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 Kandahār?
From Kandahār the Qibla is 252.5° from true north (west-southwest), 2,804 km from the Kaaba in Mecca.