Prayer times in Islamabad today
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · 2 Jumada II 1448 AH · PKT (UTC+5)
Today's times
Maghrib in Islamabad today, Thursday 12 November 2026, is at 5:07 PM (PKT). Fajr is at 5:11 AM, Dhuhr 11:52 AM, Asr 3:29 PM and Isha 6:33 PM; tomorrow's Fajr is at 5:12 AM. Times use the Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi method (Fajr 18°, Isha 18°) with Hanafi Asr. The qibla is 256° from true north.
- Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi · 18° / 18°
- City centre 33.7215; 73.0433
Islamabad
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · 2 Jumada II 1448 AH
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi · Fajr 18°, Isha 18° Change method This week
Islamabad prayer times this week
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 9 Nov 29 Jumada I 1448 AH | ||||||
| Tue 10 Nov 30 Jumada I 1448 AH | ||||||
| Wed 11 Nov 1 Jumada II 1448 AH | ||||||
| Thu 12 Nov 2 Jumada II 1448 AH | ||||||
| Fri 13 Nov 3 Jumada II 1448 AH | ||||||
| Sat 14 Nov 4 Jumada II 1448 AH | ||||||
| Sun 15 Nov 5 Jumada II 1448 AH |
Hijri dates use the Umm al-Qura calendar as an estimate. The official date is set by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee and can differ by one day.
How times shift in Islamabad, November 2026
This month Maghrib moves earlier by 16 min (5:16 PM → 5:00 PM), Fajr moves later by 23 min (5:03 AM → 5:26 AM).
Data: Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi calculation per day. Times in PKT; dashed line = today.
Qibla direction from Islamabad
255.85°
from true north, towards the west. Simply: face west, then turn 14° to the left.
- Distance to the Kaaba
- 3,528 km
- City coordinates
- 33.7215; 73.0433
Qibla 255.85° · west
Simply: face west, then turn 14° to the left. · 3,528 km
Cities near Islamabad
| City | Distance | Fajr | Maghrib | Qibla |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawalpindi | 14 km | 5:11 AM | 5:08 PM | 256.0° |
| Alipur | 15 km | 5:11 AM | 5:07 PM | 256.1° |
| Wah Cantt | 28 km | 5:13 AM | 5:08 PM | 255.5° |
| Haripur | 32 km | 5:12 AM | 5:07 PM | 255.3° |
| Kahuta | 35 km | 5:10 AM | 5:06 PM | 256.4° |
| Murree | 38 km | 5:10 AM | 5:06 PM | 255.9° |
| Havelian | 38 km | 5:11 AM | 5:06 PM | 255.4° |
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi. Maghrib differs by at most 1 min between these cities.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Maghrib in Islamabad today?
5:07 PM (PKT) on Thursday 12 November 2026, calculated with the Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi method for Islamabad's coordinates.
Why can these times differ from my mosque's timetable?
They are calculated with the Karachi method for the centre of each city and have not been checked minute by minute against a local timetable, so they can differ by a few minutes. For congregational prayer follow your local mosque.
Which calculation method is used?
The default for Pakistan is the Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi method (Fajr 18°, Isha 18°) with Hanafi Asr. You can change the method under Calculation method; your choice is stored on your device only.
Which Asr time is shown for Islamabad?
The Hanafi Asr at 3:29 PM. The standard (Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali) Asr begins earlier; choose it under Calculation method.
Do these times apply to Rawalpindi and Alipur?
Almost. Today Maghrib differs from the nearest cities by at most 1 min. Choose your own city to be exact.
Which way is the qibla from Islamabad?
255.85° from true north, towards the west. Face west and turn 14° to the left. The Kaaba is 3,528 km away.
Sources & calculation
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Method · Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi: Fajr 18°, Isha 18°, Hanafi Asr; not checked minute by minute against a local timetable
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Sun position · PrayTimes algorithm (open source), city-centre coordinates
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Hijri date · Umm al-Qura calendar as an estimate; official dates follow the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee
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Coordinates · 33.7215; 73.0433 · Asia/Karachi · GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0