# What does sunrise mean for prayer times in Islam?

> Sunrise (Shuruq) marks the end of the Fajr prayer window and the start of a disliked period for voluntary prayer.

*Source: https://prayer-times.co.uk/answers/sunrise-time-meaning-islam · Page updated: 2026-07-17 · Independent, free UK prayer times.*

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Prayer times

# What does sunrise mean for prayer times in Islam?

Updated 2026-07-17

Quick Answer

Sunrise (Shuruq) marks the end of the Fajr prayer window and the start of a disliked period for voluntary prayer. Ishraq prayer begins about 15 minutes after sunrise.

## In detail

Each city page shows today's sunrise time calculated from local coordinates.

During sunrise, voluntary nafl prayer is discouraged until the sun has risen fully.

This answer is not

A substitute for the board at the mosque you will pray in. Start times and iqamah differ. We do not sell listings or calculation methods.

## Sources

-   [UK Prayer Times methodology (LUPT + MWL)](/methodology)

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