Prayer Times in Australia Today
Today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha times for 6 cities in Australia, using the Muslim World League method and the standard Asr time most widely followed there. Open a city for its monthly timetable, Qibla direction and settings.
| City | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Australia | 4:45 AM | 6:17 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:42 PM | 7:42 PM | 9:09 PM |
| Brisbane Australia | 3:37 AM | 5:00 AM | 11:33 AM | 3:04 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:22 PM |
| Canberra Australia | 4:32 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:31 PM | 8:58 PM |
| Melbourne Australia | 4:41 AM | 6:17 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:50 PM | 7:51 PM | 9:22 PM |
| Perth Australia | 3:54 AM | 5:22 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:39 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Sydney Australia | 4:28 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:20 PM | 8:45 PM |
How prayer times vary across Australia
On Thursday, 29 October 2026, Fajr begins earliest in Brisbane (3:37 AM) and latest in Adelaide (4:45 AM), a spread of 68 minutes on the clock. Maghrib, when the fast is opened in Ramadan, runs from 6:04 PM in Brisbane to 7:51 PM in Melbourne. Part of the difference comes from Australia spanning 4 time zones; the rest from each city's position.
Calculation method used in Australia
The Muslim World League angles (18° Fajr, 17° Isha) are a common default for Australian mosques and apps.
- Method: Muslim World League, with Fajr at 18° and Isha at 17°.
- Asr: Standard (Shafi, Maliki, Hanbali). Asr begins when an object's shadow equals its length (plus its noon shadow).
- How every method works is explained on our sources and methods page.
Time zones
- Australian Central Daylight Time (UTC+10:30 today): Adelaide
- Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10 today): Brisbane
- Australian Eastern Daylight Time (UTC+11 today): Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
- Australian Western Standard Time (UTC+8 today): Perth
First day of Ramadan 2027 in Australia
Sehri ends at Fajr and the fast is opened at Maghrib. Times for Monday, 8 February 2027, the first day of Ramadan 1448 on the Umm al-Qura calendar.
| City | Sehri ends | Iftar | Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 5:08 AM | 8:17 PM | 15h 09m |
| Brisbane | 4:01 AM | 6:38 PM | 14h 37m |
| Canberra | 4:54 AM | 8:06 PM | 15h 12m |
| Melbourne | 5:02 AM | 8:27 PM | 15h 25m |
| Perth | 4:18 AM | 7:13 PM | 14h 55m |
| Sydney | 4:51 AM | 7:55 PM | 15h 04m |
Full 30-day timetables are on each city's Ramadan page. Times are calculated estimates; follow your local mosque's announcement.
Frequently asked questions
Which prayer time method is used in Australia?
The Muslim World League angles (18° Fajr, 17° Isha) are a common default for Australian mosques and apps. This page and every city page use the Muslim World League method (Fajr 18°, Isha 17°) with the standard Asr time by default. You can change both on any city page.
Why are prayer times different across Australia?
Prayer times follow the sun, so they depend on each city's latitude and longitude. Today Fajr is earliest in Brisbane and latest in Adelaide by the clock, and Maghrib ranges from 6:04 PM in Brisbane to 7:51 PM in Melbourne. Australia also spans 4 time zones.
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Australia?
On the Umm al-Qura calendar, Ramadan 1448 begins on Monday, 8 February 2027. The actual start depends on moon sighting and local announcements and may differ by a day.