Before you leave
- Check that your prayer app follows your current location, so times update automatically.
- Download offline maps of the area if you will not have data.
- Pack a travel prayer mat.
When you arrive
- Open a mosque finder to see masjids near you.
- Use a Qibla compass for your hotel room.
- Add the Next Prayer widget so you never lose track across time zones.
Prayer while travelling
Islam makes prayer easier for the traveller. Allah says: "And when you travel throughout the land, there is no blame upon you for shortening the prayer" (Quran 4:101). Many scholars also allow combining Dhuhr with Asr and Maghrib with Isha while travelling. The conditions differ between schools of thought, so check with a scholar you trust.
HayatTime includes prayer times that follow your location, a Qibla compass and a mosque finder in one app.
Quick answers
Can travellers shorten their prayers?
Yes. The Quran permits shortening prayer while travelling (4:101), and the four-rak'ah prayers are commonly shortened to two. The details, such as the minimum distance, differ between schools, so follow your scholar.
How do I find prayer times in a new city?
A prayer app that uses your current location will update prayer times automatically when you arrive somewhere new.