📐 University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
About Prayer Times in Karachi
Karachi is Pakistan’s largest city and a sprawling metropolis of over 16 million people, the vast majority of whom are Muslim. The city has thousands of mosques, from grand structures like the Tooba Mosque — one of the largest single-dome mosques in the world — to neighbourhood masjids in every lane. Pakistan follows PKT (UTC+5) with no daylight saving time. Prayer times in Karachi are calculated using the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is the most widely used in Pakistan. This page shows today’s accurate prayer schedule for Karachi.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Fajr in Karachi today?
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How are prayer times calculated for Karachi?
Prayer times for Karachi are calculated using the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method via the Aladhan API. This method uses astronomical algorithms to determine accurate times based on the sun’s position relative to Karachi’s geographic coordinates (24.8607°, 67.0011°). Timezone: Asia/Karachi (PKT, UTC+5).
What is the best time to pray in Karachi?
It is recommended to pray each salah as close to the beginning of its time as possible. The Prophet ﻚ said: “The most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its earliest time” (Sahih al-Bukhari 527). Use the live countdown above to track the next prayer time in Karachi.
What calculation method is used for prayer times in Karachi?
Pakistan uses the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method (also called the Karachi method), which uses 18° for both Fajr and Isha. This method generally gives slightly earlier Fajr and later Isha times compared to the MWL or ISNA methods.
How many Muslims live in Karachi?
Karachi has thousands of mosques serving its 16+ million residents. The Masjid-e-Tooba (Gol Masjid) is one of the world’s largest single-dome mosques. The University of Islamic Sciences in Karachi is a globally respected authority on prayer time calculations.
Can I get adhan notifications for Karachi?
Yes. Download the free
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