What is jamaat (iqamah) time?
Jamaat time, also called iqamah time, is when the imam leads the congregational prayer at a masjid. It comes after the prayer's start time and the azan, and every masjid sets its own. Two masjids on the same street can hold Zuhr jamaat 20 minutes apart.
Praying in congregation carries great reward, so knowing the jamaat time of the masjids around you matters more than knowing when the prayer window opens.
Where the times come from
On Masjid Nearby, jamaat times are entered by each masjid's imam and approved members, not calculated by an algorithm. When a masjid moves Isha later in summer or changes Jumma for winter, it updates the times once and everyone following that masjid sees the change.
How to check jamaat times
Open the Masjid Nearby app and allow location to see masjids around you.- Tap a masjid to see its jamaat times for Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha and Jumma.
- Set it as your home masjid to get a reminder before each jamaat.
- Or browse the masjid directory on this website by country and city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between azan time and jamaat time?
The azan is the call that a prayer has begun. Jamaat (iqamah) time is when the congregation actually prays, usually 10 to 30 minutes later, and it is set by each masjid.
Are the jamaat times accurate?
They are entered and updated by the masjid's own imam or members. Each masjid page shows when its times were last updated.
Can I see jamaat times without installing the app?
Yes. Every listed masjid has a page on this website with its current jamaat times. The app adds reminders and live updates.
My masjid's times are missing or wrong. What can I do?
Add the masjid in the app, or ask the imam to become a member and update the times. See the Add Your Masjid page for the steps.