📅 October 2026

Prayer Times Calendar for Sydney - October 2026

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

October Prayer Time Patterns in Sydney

During October 2026, Sydney experiences spring 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 04:42 by the end of the month
• Maghrib (Sunset): Starts at 17:58 early in the month and changes to 19:22 by month's end
• Daylight Duration: The time between Fajr and Maghrib increases during this month
• Fasting Hours: From approximately 13 hours 34 minutes to 14 hours 40 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 October, it begins around 04:24 in Sydney.
• Dhuhr (الظهر): The midday prayer, offered after the sun passes its zenith. During October, Dhuhr in Sydney is typically around 11:45.
• Asr (العصر): The afternoon prayer, begins when an object's shadow equals its length. In October, Asr time is approximately 15:15.
• 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 October, Isha begins around 19:07.

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 October Prayers in Sydney

• Spring brings moderate prayer times, with balanced daylight hours.
• This is an excellent time to establish consistent prayer habits.
• Bookmark this page or install our PWA for quick access to daily prayer times.
• Enable notifications to receive prayer time alerts throughout the day.