Prayer Times
Dhuhr Prayer Time — When Is Dhuhr Today?
Dhuhr (also spelled Zuhr) is the second of the five daily prayers, prayed after midday. Its time begins just after the sun passes its highest point (zenith) and continues until the shadow of an object equals its length (the start of Asr). Dhuhr is 4 rakah of obligatory prayer, with 4 sunnah rakah before and 2 after being highly recommended.
Dhuhr comes in the busy middle of the day, offering a pause to reconnect with Allah amid work and daily life.
Prayer times by city
Cairo
Egypt
Mecca
Saudi Arabia
Tehran
Iran
Sohar
Oman
Jakarta
Indonesia
Tunis
Tunisia
Qazvin
Iran
Shubra El Kheima
Egypt
Giza
Egypt
Tabriz
Iran
Semnan
Iran
Rasht
Iran
Delhi
India
Taif
Saudi Arabia
Faizabad
Afghanistan
Fes
Morocco
Detroit
United States
Algiers
Algeria
Kafr El Sheikh
Egypt
Tangier
Morocco
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Chicago
United States
Muscat
Oman
Marrakech
Morocco
Frequently asked questions
What time is Dhuhr today? +
Dhuhr begins just after the sun passes its zenith (solar noon) and ends when Asr begins. The exact time depends on your location — check your city page for today's precise Dhuhr azan time.
How many rakah is Dhuhr? +
Dhuhr is 4 rakah of obligatory (fard) prayer. It is sunnah to pray 4 rakah before and 2 rakah after the fard.
Is Dhuhr and Zuhr the same prayer? +
Yes — "Dhuhr" and "Zuhr" are two transliterations of the same Arabic word (الظهر) for the noon prayer. There is no difference.
Can I combine Dhuhr with Asr? +
While travelling or in cases of necessity (such as heavy rain or illness, according to some schools), Dhuhr may be combined with Asr. In normal circumstances, each prayer is prayed in its own time.