Ramadan Prayer Schedule: Complete Guide for Every Prayer

Ramadan transforms the daily prayer schedule. You are waking up earlier for suhoor, Fajr takes on extra significance, Maghrib is paired with iftar, and Taraweeh adds a whole extra prayer at night. Staying on top of all of this for 30 days requires planning.

This guide covers every prayer during Ramadan, when to pray each one, and practical tips for staying consistent throughout the entire month.

The Daily Ramadan Prayer Schedule

Suhoor and Fajr (Pre-Dawn)

Your day starts before dawn. Suhoor (the pre-dawn meal) must be finished before Fajr time begins. Once Fajr enters, you stop eating and pray the 2 rakaat of Fajr.

Timing tip: Set your alarm at least 30 to 45 minutes before Fajr. This gives you time to eat suhoor comfortably, make wudu, and pray Fajr without rushing. Use Just Pray's notifications to get a heads-up before Fajr time so you know exactly when to stop eating.

Dhuhr (Midday)

Dhuhr during Ramadan is the same as any other month. 4 rakaat, prayed after the sun passes its zenith. Since you are fasting, your energy might be lower around midday. Use Dhuhr as a spiritual refresh point. It breaks up the fasting day and helps you refocus.

Asr (Afternoon)

Asr is typically the hardest prayer during Ramadan because it falls in the late afternoon when fasting fatigue peaks. Your energy is low, you might have a headache, and iftar still feels far away.

Tip: Set a notification for the very start of Asr time and pray immediately. The longer you wait, the harder it gets when you are fasting. Praying Asr on time also gives you something to focus on besides the hunger.

Maghrib and Iftar (Sunset)

The moment everyone has been waiting for. When the sun sets, you break your fast and pray Maghrib (3 rakaat). Most people break their fast with dates and water, pray Maghrib, and then eat a full meal.

Important: Maghrib has the shortest prayer window of any prayer. Do not get so caught up in eating that you forget to pray. Break your fast lightly, pray Maghrib, then eat your meal.

Isha (Night)

4 rakaat, prayed after the twilight disappears. During Ramadan, Isha is followed by Taraweeh at the mosque, so most people head to the mosque for Isha and stay for Taraweeh.

Taraweeh (Ramadan Night Prayer)

Taraweeh is special to Ramadan. It is prayed after Isha and consists of 8 or 20 rakaat, depending on the mosque and tradition. In many mosques, the imam recites the entire Quran over the course of Ramadan during Taraweeh prayers.

Taraweeh is not obligatory but is highly recommended. It is one of the most beautiful communal experiences in Ramadan, standing shoulder to shoulder with others listening to Quran recitation for an extended period.

How to Stay Consistent All 30 Days

Track Every Prayer

Ramadan is 30 days of heightened worship. That is 150 obligatory prayers plus 30 Taraweeh sessions. Tracking all of them with Just Pray gives you a clear record of your Ramadan accomplishment. Watching your Garden of Deeds flourish throughout the month is especially motivating.

Set Your Alarm Strategy Early

Do not figure out your alarm system on Day 1. Before Ramadan starts, decide exactly when you will wake up for suhoor, test your alarm setup, and make sure your prayer notifications are configured. Just Pray's three-notification system (before, at time, and reminder) is especially useful during Ramadan.

Adjust Your Sleep Schedule

Ramadan shifts your sleep pattern. You are waking up earlier for suhoor and staying up later for Taraweeh. Most people adjust by sleeping in two blocks: after Fajr until mid-morning, and a shorter rest in the afternoon. Find what works for your schedule and stick with it.

Pace Yourself

It is tempting to go all-out in the first week: every Taraweeh, extra Quran, late-night worship. But Ramadan is a marathon, not a sprint. If you burn out by week two, you will miss the most important nights (the last ten nights, including Laylat al-Qadr).

Use a Prayer Circle

Create a Ramadan prayer circle with friends or family on Just Pray. Seeing each other's progress throughout the month creates beautiful communal accountability. It is especially motivating during the tough middle weeks when initial Ramadan energy starts to fade.

The Last Ten Nights

The final ten nights of Ramadan contain Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Power, which is better than a thousand months of worship. Many Muslims increase their worship significantly during these nights: longer Taraweeh, extra prayers, more Quran reading, and extended supplications.

Track these nights in your journal. Record what you did each night, how you felt, and what you prayed for. These reflections become precious memories to look back on after Ramadan ends.

Plan Ahead, Pray Consistently

Ramadan is a spiritual marathon. The Muslims who finish it strongest are the ones who planned their prayer schedule in advance, tracked their consistency, and paced themselves across all 30 days. Use the tools available to you, set your notifications, and make this your best Ramadan yet.