📅 May 2026

Prayer Times Calendar for Cairns - May 2026

This is the complete prayer times calendar for Cairns, Queensland, Australia for May 2026. All times are calculated using the ISNA method specific to coordinates -16.9186°N, 145.7781°E.

May Prayer Time Patterns in Cairns

During May 2026, Cairns experiences autumn conditions in the southern hemisphere. This affects the prayer times throughout the month:

• Fajr (Dawn): Begins at 05:28 on the 1st and shifts to 05:35 by the end of the month
• Maghrib (Sunset): Starts at 17:59 early in the month and changes to 17:50 by month's end
• Daylight Duration: The time between Fajr and Maghrib decreases during this month
• Fasting Hours: From approximately 12 hours 31 minutes to 12 hours 15 minutes

Understanding the Five Daily Prayers

Muslims in Cairns observe five obligatory daily prayers (Salah), each with its designated time window based on the sun's position:

• Fajr (الفجر): The pre-dawn prayer, performed before sunrise. In May, it begins around 05:28 in Cairns.
• Dhuhr (الظهر): The midday prayer, offered after the sun passes its zenith. During May, Dhuhr in Cairns is typically around 12:14.
• Asr (العصر): The afternoon prayer, begins when an object's shadow equals its length. In May, Asr time is approximately 15:33.
• Maghrib (المغرب): The sunset prayer, performed immediately after the sun sets. This also marks Iftar time during Ramadan.
• Isha (العشاء): The night prayer, offered after twilight disappears. In Cairns during May, Isha begins around 19:00.

ISNA Calculation Method

The prayer times on this page are calculated using the ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) method, which is widely used in Australia. This method uses:

• Fajr angle: 15° below the horizon
• Isha angle: 15° below the horizon
• Asr calculation: Standard (Shafi'i) method where shadow equals object length

Tips for May Prayers in Cairns

• Autumn brings moderate prayer times, with balanced daylight hours.
• This is an excellent time to establish consistent prayer habits.
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