📅 January 2026

Prayer Times Calendar for Sydney - January 2026

This is the complete prayer times calendar for Sydney, New South Wales, Australia for January 2026. All times are calculated using the ISNA method specific to coordinates -33.8688°N, 151.2093°E.

January Prayer Time Patterns in Sydney

During January 2026, Sydney experiences summer conditions in the southern hemisphere. This affects the prayer times throughout the month:

• Fajr (Dawn): Begins at 04:24 on the 1st and shifts to 04:58 by the end of the month
• Maghrib (Sunset): Starts at 20:09 early in the month and changes to 20:01 by month's end
• Daylight Duration: The time between Fajr and Maghrib decreases during this month
• Fasting Hours: From approximately 15 hours 45 minutes to 15 hours 3 minutes

Understanding the Five Daily Prayers

Muslims in Sydney 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 January, it begins around 04:24 in Sydney.
• Dhuhr (الظهر): The midday prayer, offered after the sun passes its zenith. During January, Dhuhr in Sydney is typically around 12:59.
• Asr (العصر): The afternoon prayer, begins when an object's shadow equals its length. In January, Asr time is approximately 16:44.
• 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 Sydney during January, Isha begins around 21:33.

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 January Prayers in Sydney

• During summer, Fajr comes very early. Consider setting multiple alarms to wake up for this blessed prayer.
• Isha prayer times are later in summer. Stay hydrated and maintain your energy for the night prayer.
• Bookmark this page or install our PWA for quick access to daily prayer times.
• Enable notifications to receive prayer time alerts throughout the day.