Fajr and Sunrise on a Prayer Timetable

Fajr and Sunrise mark opposite ends of the same window. Knowing which time to read makes a dawn timetable easier to use.

Read the two rows together

The Fajr row marks the start of the dawn prayer window. Sunrise marks its end. If a timetable lists Fajr at 05:20 and Sunrise at 06:42, use 05:20 as the beginning and 06:42 as the sunrise boundary. These numbers are an example, so look up both rows for your own location and date.

Plan a reminder you can act on

Give yourself enough time to wake, make wudu and pray before sunrise. A reminder a little before the start can help with preparation, and a second alarm may be useful on difficult mornings. Some mosques list a separate congregational start time. Check whether the time you are reading is the prayer window or the mosque’s iqamah.

Read the hadith reference

Hajo’s guide to making time for the five prayers