Namaz timing in Buffalo NY changes every day because Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha follow the sun, and Buffalo’s northern latitude makes the seasonal shift large. For today’s exact times, open our free live Prayer Times tool, enter Buffalo, United States and choose your calculation method (ISNA is the most common in North America). Always confirm the congregation (iqamah) time with your local masjid.
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How to Check Today’s Namaz Timing in Buffalo NY
We do not print a fixed daily timetable on this page, because a static table becomes wrong within days. Instead, use the live calculator, which works out the times for the current date:
- Open the Prayer Times Today Worldwide page.
- Type Buffalo as the city and United States as the country, or tap “Use My Location”.
- Select the method your masjid follows: Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) is widely used in Western New York; many South Asian families use Karachi.
- Note that the tool shows Hanafi Asr (shadow twice an object’s length). If you follow the Shafi’i, Maliki or Hanbali view, Asr starts earlier (see the table below).
The same tool also shows the Hijri date and a monthly calendar with Fajr and Maghrib times, which is useful in Ramadan.
Approximate Prayer Times in Buffalo Through the Year
The table below is approximate and for planning only. It was calculated for Buffalo city centre (42.89°N, 78.88°W) with the ISNA 15° method and local clock time (EST/EDT). Your mosque’s timetable may differ by several minutes.
| Date (approx.) | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr (standard / Hanafi) | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-January | ~6:20 AM | ~7:44 AM | ~12:26 PM | ~2:47 / 3:25 PM | ~5:07 PM | ~6:30 PM |
| Around 20 March | ~6:01 AM | ~7:19 AM | ~1:24 PM | ~4:47 / 5:38 PM | ~7:28 PM | ~8:46 PM |
| Around 21 June | ~3:49 AM | ~5:37 AM | ~1:18 PM | ~5:22 / 6:36 PM | ~8:58 PM | ~10:45 PM |
| Around 22 September | ~5:45 AM | ~7:03 AM | ~1:09 PM | ~4:33 / 5:24 PM | ~7:13 PM | ~8:31 PM |
| Around 21 December | ~6:18 AM | ~7:43 AM | ~12:15 PM | ~2:27 / 3:02 PM | ~4:44 PM | ~6:10 PM |
Approximate values only. For worship, use the live tool or your masjid’s printed timetable.
Calculation Methods Used in Buffalo
Different organisations use different sun angles for dawn and nightfall, which is why two apps can show different Fajr and Isha times for the same city:
- ISNA (15° Fajr, 15° Isha): the common North American standard. It gives a later Fajr and an earlier Isha.
- Muslim World League (18° Fajr, 17° Isha): used by many apps worldwide. In Buffalo, Fajr is often 20 to 30 minutes earlier than ISNA in summer.
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi (18°, 18°): popular with Pakistani, Indian and Bangladeshi communities.
Asr: the majority view (Shafi’i, Maliki, Hanbali) starts Asr when an object’s shadow equals its length plus the noon shadow; the Hanafi view waits until it is twice the length. In Buffalo the gap is roughly 35 minutes in winter and more than an hour around midsummer. Learn the rakats and method in our Asr prayer guide.
Long summer days and short winter days
Around the summer solstice, Fajr can begin before 4:00 AM and Isha after 10:30 PM, while in December Maghrib comes before 5:00 PM. Daylight Saving Time (March to November) also moves every clock time by one hour. Many people set a reminder for Fajr; our Fajr prayer guide explains the Sunnah and Farz rakats.
Mosques and Jummah in the Buffalo Area
Buffalo and its suburbs have several established masjids, including the Islamic Society of the Niagara Frontier (Masjid An-Noor) in Getzville/Amherst and Jami Masjid on Genesee Street in Buffalo. Iqamah and Friday khutbah times are set by each masjid and change with the seasons and DST, so check their official website, notice board or social media before you go. For the rules and rakats of Friday prayer, see our Jummah prayer guide.
Ramadan: Sehri and Iftar in Buffalo
In Ramadan, Sehri (Suhoor) ends when Fajr begins and Iftar is at Maghrib (sunset). Because Ramadan moves about 11 days earlier each year, fasts in Buffalo will be getting longer over the coming years as Ramadan moves towards summer. Use the monthly calendar in the live tool for each day’s Fajr and Maghrib, and read the dua for breaking the fast.
Qibla Direction from Buffalo
From Buffalo, the Qibla (direction of the Kaaba in Makkah) is approximately 55° from true north, i.e. towards the northeast. Phone compasses use magnetic north, so use our Qibla Direction Finder for a quick check.
Why Praying on Time Matters
Allah says that prayer is prescribed for the believers at fixed times (Surah An-Nisa 4:103). When Abdullah ibn Mas’ud asked the Prophet ﷺ which deed is most beloved to Allah, he replied: prayer at its proper time (Sahih al-Bukhari 527). If you are new to Salah, start with our step-by-step guide on how to pray in Islam.
بفیلو میں نماز کے اوقات (اردو خلاصہ)
بفیلو (نیویارک) میں نماز کے اوقات ہر روز سورج کے حساب سے بدلتے ہیں، اور گرمی و سردی میں فرق بہت زیادہ ہوتا ہے۔ آج کے درست اوقات کے لیے ہمارا لائیو پریئر ٹائمز ٹول کھولیں، شہر Buffalo اور ملک United States لکھیں اور اپنی مسجد کا طریقہ (ISNA یا Karachi) منتخب کریں۔ ہمارا ٹول عصر کا وقت حنفی طریقے سے دکھاتا ہے۔ جماعت کا وقت ہمیشہ اپنی قریبی مسجد سے معلوم کریں۔
FAQ: Namaz Timing in Buffalo NY
What time is Fajr in Buffalo today?
Fajr changes daily, from roughly 3:50 AM in late June to about 6:20 AM in January (ISNA). Check today’s exact time in the live Prayer Times tool.
Which calculation method do Buffalo mosques use?
ISNA (15°) is widely used in North America, but some masjids and families use Muslim World League or Karachi. Ask your masjid and select the same method in the tool.
How much later is Hanafi Asr in Buffalo?
Roughly 35 minutes later in winter and more than an hour later around midsummer, compared with the standard (Shafi’i) Asr time.
Do prayer times change with Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. When clocks move forward in March or back in November, all prayer times shift by one hour on the clock.
What is the Qibla direction from Buffalo NY?
About 55° from true north (northeast). Use a Qibla finder to adjust for magnetic north.
Related reading
- Islamic Prayer Times in Philadelphia
- Namaz Vakitleri USA – Prayer Times Guide
- Shia Prayer Times in the USA (Jafari method)
- Azan ka Jawab aur Azan ke Baad ki Dua
Source & review: References: Quran (quran.com), Hadith (sunnah.com). Approximate times calculated astronomically for Buffalo (ISNA 15°). Content reviewed by Qilaj editorial team.
