Mosques
What is iqamah and how does it differ from prayer start time?
Updated 2026-09-08
Quick Answer
Prayer start time is when the prayer window opens astronomically. Iqamah is when the congregation stands for prayer at the mosque — at a time set by each mosque; there is no universal offset.
In detail
This site publishes start times so you know when the prayer becomes valid. For jamaat, always use your mosque’s iqamah schedule.