Introduction
Prayer Times Near Me is a web-based tool that calculates Islamic prayer times for your exact location. It auto-detects your city and displays Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times along with a live countdown to the next prayer. The site covers 4,800-plus cities worldwide and supports multiple calculation methods so you can match your local mosque's convention. For Muslims who want quick, accurate prayer times without installing a heavy app, this tool gets straight to the point.
Key Features
- Location auto-detection - Grant GPS access once and the site pins your position automatically, showing prayer times without requiring a city search.
- 8 calculation methods - ISNA, Muslim World League, Karachi, Umm Al-Qura, and others are available. The default is ISNA, which most US mosques use, but you can switch to match your mosque's method.
- Hanafi and Shafi'i Asr options - Choose your madhab for the correct Asr calculation. Shafi'i calculates Asr when the shadow equals the object's height; Hanafi uses twice the height, producing a later Asr time.
- Live countdown - A timer shows how long until the next prayer and updates every 30 seconds automatically.
- Monthly prayer calendar - View the full month's schedule at a glance. The calendar can be downloaded or screenshotted for offline reference.
- City directory - Every major US city plus London, Mecca, Dubai, Istanbul, Karachi, Toronto, Jakarta, and thousands more have their own dedicated page with a monthly calendar, local mosques, and method notes.
Use Cases
For practicing Muslims with a fixed daily routine, the free tier handles the core need: open the site, see your five prayer times, and know when the next prayer is. The auto-detection feature means you do not need to search for your city each time, which is useful when traveling or moving between home and work.
The Pro tier targets people who want to build a consistent prayer habit. The daily streak tracker and monthly prayer report give you a numerical view of your prayer consistency, including completion percentage, perfect days, and your most-missed prayer. If you pray at different locations throughout the week - home, office, mosque - saving multiple locations lets you check times for each without re-searching.
The prayer journal feature is designed for daily reflections. The site shows example entries like logging where you prayed and what you focused on, which could appeal to people who journal as part of their spiritual practice. Calendar export to Apple and Google Calendar keeps prayer times visible alongside your other commitments.
Pricing
The core prayer times tool is free forever with no account required, no ads, and no tracking. The Pro subscription is available at $4.99 per month, $29.99 per year, or a one-time $49.99 lifetime payment. The lifetime option includes all future Pro features. A 14-day free trial is available; the site collects a payment card at signup but will not charge during the trial, and sends a reminder email 7 days before any charge. There is a 30-day money-back guarantee with no questions asked.
User Experience and Support
The interface is clean and focused. The homepage presents the five prayer times on one screen with a countdown, and a "See my prayer times" button triggers the location request. Below that, a searchable city directory provides an alternative path for users who prefer not to share GPS data. The site supports multiple languages with a language selector in the top navigation.
For support, Pro subscribers get priority support. The site also has a detailed FAQ section on both the homepage and pricing page that covers calculation accuracy, method selection, Asr differences between madhabs, and international coverage. Users can cancel from their dashboard at any time and keep Pro access until the end of their billing period. The 30-day refund guarantee is explicitly stated.
Technical Details
Prayer times are calculated using the adhan.js library with ISNA as the default method. The site states that times are verified against IslamicFinder.org and MuslimPro for accuracy. For iPhone users, push notifications work on iOS 16.4 and later when the site is added to the Home Screen. Desktop and Android browsers support notifications without additional setup. The city directory falls back to OpenStreetMap to locate any inhabited place on Earth if it is not in the pre-calculated list.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Free tier covers all five prayer times with no account, no ads, and no tracking
- Auto-detection works anywhere in the world via GPS or IP coordinates
- 8 calculation methods and 2 Asr madhab options match most mosque conventions
- Pro lifetime option at $49.99 is a reasonable one-time cost with future features included
- 14-day free trial and 30-day money-back guarantee reduce purchase risk
Cons
- Push notifications on iPhone require adding the site to the Home Screen, which adds friction
- Technical details about the underlying calculation engine are limited to the adhan.js library mention
- The prayer journal and streak features are Pro-only, so casual users cannot evaluate them before committing
- No dedicated mobile app, which may matter to users who want background prayer reminders
FAQ
How accurate are the prayer times on this site?
The site calculates times using the adhan.js library and verifies them against IslamicFinder.org and MuslimPro. The default method is ISNA, the standard for US mosques. The site recommends confirming with your local mosque for their specific method, as slight variations exist between calculation conventions.
Which calculation method should I use?
Most US mosques use ISNA, which is the site's default. If your mosque follows Muslim World League (common in Europe), Karachi (South Asia), or Umm Al-Qura (Saudi Arabia), you can switch in the Settings panel on any prayer times page.
What is the difference between Hanafi and Shafi'i Asr?
Shafi'i, Maliki, and Hanbali madhabs calculate Asr when an object's shadow equals its height. The Hanafi madhab begins Asr when the shadow is twice the height, resulting in a later afternoon prayer time. Both options are supported on every city page.
Does this work outside the United States?
Yes. The geolocation tool works anywhere in the world using your device's GPS or IP coordinates. The city directory covers 4,800-plus cities worldwide. If your exact city is not listed, the site falls back to OpenStreetMap to find any location.
Is the Pro trial really free?
Yes. You get 14 days of Pro features at no cost. A payment card is collected at signup but will not be charged during the trial. You receive an email reminder 7 days before the trial ends, giving you time to cancel if you do not want to continue.
Can I cancel my Pro subscription at any time?
Yes. You can cancel from your dashboard at any time. Your Pro access continues until the end of your current billing period. There is also a 30-day money-back guarantee with no questions asked.
Do push notifications work on iPhone?
Push notifications work on iOS 16.4 and later, but only if you add the site to your Home Screen by tapping Share and then Add to Home Screen. Desktop and Android browsers support notifications without any extra steps.
Conclusion
Prayer Times Near Me does one thing well: it gives you accurate Islamic prayer times for your location with minimal friction. The free tier is generous enough for daily use, covering five prayers, multiple calculation methods, Hanafi and Shafi'i Asr options, and worldwide coverage. The Pro tier adds habit-building features like streak tracking, a prayer journal, and calendar export, with a lifetime option that avoids ongoing subscription costs. For anyone who wants a straightforward, web-based prayer time tool without the bloat of a full Islamic app, this is a practical choice.
