Salah & Namaz Times for Shah Karez, Afghanistan Region

Today:25 January 2026
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Hijri:6 Shaʻban 1447
Local Time:00:00:00
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Timezone:Asia/Kabul

Sunrise:7:03 AM

Sunset:5:33 PM

Sunday

25

January

Monday

26

January

Tuesday

27

January

Wednesday

28

January

Thursday

29

January

Friday

30

January

Saturday

31

January

Sunday

1

February

Fajr

5:38 AM

Dhuhr

12:17 PM

Asr

3:12 PM

Maghrib

5:33 PM

Isha

6:57 PM

The calculation adheres to University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi guidelines. The Shafi fiqh school is followed.

Mid Night

12:18 AM

First Third

10:03 PM

Last Third

2:33 AM

Today’s Prayer Times in Shah Karez, Kandahār: Full Schedule & Notes

This Sunday, 25 January 2026, marking 6 Shaʻban 1447 in the Islamic lunar calendar, Islamic worship times for Shah Karez today include: Prayer times are as follows: Fajr - 5:38 AM, Dhuhr - 12:17 PM, Asr - 3:12 PM, Maghrib - 5:33 PM, Isha - 6:57 PM. The solar day in Shah Karez runs from sunrise at 7:03 AM to sunset at 5:33 PM.
Today's Prayer Notes: The following Makrooh times (Awqat al-Karahah) apply in Shah Karez today:
  • The morning Makrooh period begins at 7:03 AM and lasts until 7:18 AM.
  • Second, the midday disliked period spans approx. 10 min before Dhuhr to 12:17 PM.
  • 3) Afternoon period: approx. 15 min before Maghrib until 5:33 PM.
See our FAQ section for more information on these Makrooh times.
The Qibla direction for Shah Karez is 253.479° on the compass. The Islamic division of tonight for prayer and reflection includes: The three night prayer segments: First Third (10:03 PM), Midnight (12:18 AM), Last Third (2:33 AM).
The Islamic prayer schedule for Shah Karez is computed using its exact geographical coordinates (31.969° N, 66.195° W), based on the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi protocol setting Fajr to 18° and Isha to 18°, following the Shafi Islamic legal school's guidelines, with anglebased adaptations for high latitude areas.

Shah Karez Prayer Times – Full Monthly Timetable (Salah & Namaz Schedule)

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About Shah Karez, Kandahar, Afghanistan | Muslim Community & Islamic Information

Shah Karez (also spelled Shāh Kārēz, historically known as Shakhkarez, Shāh Kārīz, Šāh Kārēz, and locally written as شاه کارېز) is a locality located in the Kandahar region (also known as Kandahār) of the Afghanistan.

FAQs: Prayer Times, Qibla & Islamic Practices in Shah Karez

What are the local or historical names for Shah Karez?

In local script, Shah Karez appears as "شاه کارېز". Alternative spellings include Shakhkarez and Shāh Kārīz and Šāh Kārēz.

How densely populated is Shah Karez?

With 16.2 people per square kilometer, Shah Karez represents a settled area in Kandahar. This density information helps understand local community size even without specific population figures.

What is Shah Karez's regional and country location?

Administratively, Shah Karez lies in Kandahar region (Kandahar) of Afghanistan. Country codes: AF/AFG.

What is the exact Qibla direction from Shah Karez?

The precise Qibla direction from Shah Karez is 253.479° from true north toward the Kaaba. Calculated from coordinates 31.9692°, 66.1953° to Mecca's location.

Why do Shah Karez's coordinates matter for Islamic prayer times?

Shah Karez's position at 31.9692°, 66.1953° governs astronomical prayer calculations. Latitude 31.9692° influences daylight duration, while longitude 66.1953° sets local solar time.

How do you establish the five daily prayer times for Shah Karez?

The five daily prayer times for Shah Karez are established through celestial calculations at 31.9692°, 66.1953°. Resulting schedule: Fajr 5:38 AM, Dhuhr 12:17 PM, Asr 3:12 PM, Maghrib 5:33 PM, Isha 6:57 PM.

How are Muslim prayer times calculated for Shah Karez?

Muslim prayer times for Shah Karez are computed via the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi algorithm with dawn at 18° and night at 18° below horizon, in accordance with Shafi Islamic jurisprudence. This methodology is optimized for Shah Karez's position at 31.9692° latitude.

What are the Islamic night prayer times (Tahajjud times) for Shah Karez tonight?

The Islamic night prayer schedule for Shah Karez tonight includes: First Third of Night at 10:03 PM (beginning of recommended night prayers), Islamic Midnight at 12:18 AM (middle of the night), and Last Third of Night at 2:33 AM (optimal time for Tahajjud/Qiyam al-Layl). These segments span from Maghrib (5:33 PM) to Fajr (5:38 AM) for complete night worship timing.