# When does the Fajr prayer window end? | UK Prayer Times

> Fajr ends at sunrise (Shuruq). The obligatory Fajr prayer must be completed before the sun rises above the horizon.

*Source: https://prayer-times.co.uk/answers/when-does-fajr-end · Page updated: 2026-07-17 · Independent, free UK prayer times.*

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# When does the Fajr prayer window end?

Updated 2026-07-17

Quick Answer

Fajr ends at sunrise (Shuruq). The obligatory Fajr prayer must be completed before the sun rises above the horizon.

## In detail

If you miss Fajr before sunrise, pray it as qada (make-up) as soon as you wake — but the reward of praying on time is not fully recovered.

Voluntary prayer is disliked during sunrise until the sun has risen slightly (~15 minutes).

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