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Shacharit Time: Find Today's Morning Prayer
Find accurate Shacharit prayer times for your city. Sunrise (Netz HaChama), latest Keriat Shema, and latest Tefillah times with GRA and Magen Avraham opinions.
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About Shacharit Time
Shacharit, the morning prayer, is recited daily from dawn until the end of the fourth halachic hour. The morning also includes the critical mitzvah of Keriat Shema, which must be recited before the end of the third halachic hour.
The most meritorious time for Shacharit is at Netz HaChama (sunrise), known as tefillat Vasikin. Many Sephardi and Mizrachi communities maintain this practice, timing the Amidah to coincide with the moment the sun crosses the horizon.
Our Shacharit times are calculated with precise astronomical data using both the GRA and Magen Avraham opinions, ensuring you always know the latest time for Shema and Tefillah in your city.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Shacharit start?
Shacharit can be prayed from Alot HaShachar (dawn) but the ideal time is at Netz HaChama (sunrise), known as tefillat vasikin. Many communities begin earlier to complete the Amidah at sunrise.
What is the latest time for Keriat Shema?
According to the GRA, the latest time for Keriat Shema is at the end of the third halachic hour after sunrise. According to the Magen Avraham, it is calculated from Alot HaShachar, resulting in an earlier deadline.
What is the latest time for Shacharit?
The latest time for the Shacharit Amidah is at the end of the fourth halachic hour. After this time, one may still pray Shacharit until Chatzot (halachic midday) but without the full merit of praying on time.
What is Vasikin?
Vasikin (or Netz) is the practice of timing the Shacharit Amidah to begin exactly at sunrise. This is considered the most meritorious time for the morning prayer according to halacha.