Daily Prayer Times
Zmanim: Find Today's Prayer Times
Find accurate daily zmanim (halachic times) for your city. We calculate all prayer times including Shema, Shacharit, Mincha, and Maariv with both GRA and Magen Avraham opinions.
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About Zmanim
Zmanim are the halachically significant times of the Jewish day, calculated from the sun's position relative to the horizon. These times govern when Jewish prayers and mitzvot are performed, from the earliest moment one can put on tallit and tefillin in the morning to the latest time for the evening Shema.
Our zmanim calculations use precise astronomical data from the NOAA Solar Calculator, ensuring accuracy for any location worldwide. We display times according to both the GRA (Vilna Gaon) and MGA (Magen Avraham) opinions so you can follow your community's practice.
Times are updated daily and calculated for over 500 cities worldwide. Whether you need to know when to daven Shacharit, the latest time for Shema, or when Mincha can begin, our zmanim tool provides the precise halachic times for your location.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are zmanim?
Zmanim (Hebrew: זמנים, 'times') are the halachically significant times of the day based on the sun's position. They determine when Jewish prayers and mitzvot should be performed, including the latest time to recite Shema, the earliest time for Mincha, and when Shabbat begins and ends.
What is the difference between GRA and MGA zmanim?
GRA (Vilna Gaon) calculates halachic hours based on sunrise to sunset. MGA (Magen Avraham) calculates from dawn (72 minutes before sunrise) to nightfall (72 minutes after sunset), resulting in longer halachic hours and earlier times for Shema and Tefillah.
How are zmanim calculated?
Zmanim are calculated using precise astronomical data for your city's geographic coordinates. The sun's position relative to the horizon determines sunrise, sunset, and various twilight angles used for dawn, nightfall, and prayer time calculations.
Why do zmanim change every day?
Zmanim change daily because they are based on the sun's position, which shifts as the Earth orbits the sun. Days are longer in summer and shorter in winter, causing all halachic times to shift throughout the year.