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Fajr Ka Waqt Kab Khatam Hota Hai? Start aur End Time

فجر کا وقت کب ختم ہوتا ہے

2026-10-08 · Hanafi

Fajr ka waqt kab khatam hota hai? Fajr begins at true dawn (subh sadiq) and ends at sunrise (tulu e aftab). The moment the sun starts to rise, Fajr time is over, and a Fajr prayed after that is qaza.

When does Fajr start?

Fajr begins at subh sadiq, the "true dawn", when a white light spreads horizontally along the eastern horizon. An earlier vertical streak of light (subh kazib, the false dawn) does not count. Prayer timetables calculate subh sadiq from the sun's angle below the horizon: in Pakistan the Karachi method uses 18°.

When does Fajr end?

At sunrise. The Prophet ﷺ explained the prayer times and said the time of the morning prayer lasts "as long as the sun has not risen" (Sahih Muslim 1388).

Today's Fajr and sunrise

The Fajr start time is on each city's prayer times page.

Best time to pray Fajr

Any time between dawn and sunrise is on time. In the Hanafi school it is recommended to pray Fajr when the light has spread a little (isfar), while leaving enough time to repeat it if needed; in the other schools, early in the dark (ghalas). Never wait until the last minutes: if the sun starts rising during the prayer, the Hanafi school says it must be repeated as qaza.

Woke up after sunrise?

Pray it as soon as you are able: "Whoever forgets a prayer, let him pray it when he remembers it" (Sunan an-Nasa'i 613). In the Hanafi school, wait about 15 minutes after sunrise (the Ishraq time), since praying while the sun is rising is not allowed (makrooh auqat). Pray the 2 farz as qaza; if before zawal, pray the 2 sunnah with it too. More in qaza namaz ki niyat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Fajr ki namaz kab tak parh sakte hain?

Until sunrise (tulu e aftab).

Fajr ka waqt kitni der rehta hai?

Usually 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes, depending on the season and the city.

Can I pray the Fajr sunnah after the farz?

If you missed the 2 sunnah before the jamaat, the Hanafi school says pray them after sunrise (after Ishraq time), not straight after the farz.

Is Fajr after sunrise accepted?

It is prayed as qaza, and the debt is paid. Seek Allah's forgiveness if it was missed by negligence.

Conclusion

Know your city's sunrise time, set your alarm 30 minutes before it, and pray Fajr calmly. Prayer reminders can wake you at Fajr time every day.

References

• Sahih Muslim 1388
• Sunan an-Nasa'i 613 (grade: Sahih (Abu Ghuddah))
• Missed Fajr with jamaat: when to pray it (Askimam)
• Praying qadha salah at makrooh times (Darul Iftaa Birmingham)