Thursday, January 1, 2026 12 Rajab 1447 (Hijri)
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | 3:44 AM | 5:48 AM | 1:16 PM | 5:13 PM | 8:43 PM | 10:13 PM |
| Fri, Jan 2 | 3:45 AM | 5:49 AM | 1:16 PM | 5:14 PM | 8:43 PM | 10:13 PM |
| Sat, Jan 3 | 3:46 AM | 5:50 AM | 1:17 PM | 5:14 PM | 8:43 PM | 10:13 PM |
| Sun, Jan 4 | 3:48 AM | 5:51 AM | 1:17 PM | 5:14 PM | 8:43 PM | 10:13 PM |
| Mon, Jan 5 | 3:49 AM | 5:52 AM | 1:18 PM | 5:15 PM | 8:43 PM | 10:13 PM |
| Tue, Jan 6 | 3:50 AM | 5:53 AM | 1:18 PM | 5:15 PM | 8:43 PM | 10:13 PM |
| Wed, Jan 7 | 3:51 AM | 5:54 AM | 1:18 PM | 5:16 PM | 8:43 PM | 10:13 PM |
Napier prayer times are calculated with high precision using the Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah calculation method. Our prayer schedule for Napier accounts for the city's geographic location at 39.4902° S, 176.912° E and timezone (Pacific/Auckland).
Muslims in Napier perform five daily prayers: Fajr before sunrise, Dhuhr after the sun passes its zenith, Asr in the afternoon, Maghrib just after sunset, and Isha during the night. Each prayer time is determined by the position of the sun and changes daily throughout the year.
Prayer times for Napier are calculated using the Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah method, which is the standard calculation method recognized by Islamic scholars in New Zealand. This method uses specific angles for Fajr and Isha prayers to determine accurate times based on astronomical data.
Performing prayers at their designated times is one of the fundamental obligations in Islam. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "The prayer offered at its proper time is the most beloved deed to Allah." Muslims in Napier strive to pray within the prescribed time windows for each of the five daily prayers.
The Qibla direction from Napier points towards the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Muslims face this direction during their prayers.
Set up prayer notifications on your mobile device to never miss a prayer time in Napier. Various Islamic apps are available for iOS and Android.
Some mosques in Napier may start congregational prayers a few minutes after the actual prayer time. Check with your local mosque for their iqamah (congregation) times.
Fajr prayer time in Napier today is 3:44 AM. Fajr is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise and is the first of the five daily obligatory prayers.
Maghrib prayer in Napier today is at 8:43 PM. Maghrib is performed immediately after sunset and has the shortest time window among all prayers.
Yes, prayer times in Napier change daily throughout the year. They are calculated based on the sun's position, which varies with the seasons. Summer months have earlier Fajr and later Isha times, while winter months have the opposite pattern.
Prayer times for Napier are calculated using the Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah method, which is the standard method used in New Zealand.
No, each prayer must be performed within its designated time window. Praying before the time begins is not valid. However, you can pray anytime after the prayer time starts until the next prayer begins.