Isha is the final prayer of the Islamic day — prayed in the stillness of night, it closes your daily worship and, in Ramadan, opens the door to Taraweeh. The Isha prayer time in Sharjah ranges from roughly 6:55 PM in winter to 8:35 PM in summer, and it has the longest window of all five prayers.
Isha shifts with the twilight every day. For today’s exact time, see our live timetable:
What Is Isha Prayer?
Isha is the fifth and final obligatory prayer, performed after the twilight has fully disappeared:
- 4 Sunnah rakats — recommended, before the fard
- 4 Fard rakats — obligatory; first two aloud, last two silent
- 2 Sunnah rakats — recommended, after the fard
- Witr — 3 rakats (or 1), the emphasized odd-numbered night prayer
How Isha Time Is Calculated in Sharjah
- Muslim World League: sun 17° below horizon
- Umm al-Qura (Makkah): 90 minutes after Maghrib (120 in Ramadan)
This is why Isha may appear anywhere from ~7:09 PM to ~7:27 PM on the same October evening across apps — both reflect valid methods. The UAE’s AWQAF timetable is the local authority.
Typical Isha Times in Sharjah by Month (2026)
Typical mid-month times — seasonal guide only:
| Month | Typical Isha | Maghrib (for reference) |
|---|---|---|
| January | ~7:10 PM | ~5:50 PM |
| February | ~7:30 PM | ~6:10 PM |
| March | ~7:45 PM | ~6:25 PM |
| April | ~8:00 PM | ~6:40 PM |
| May | ~8:20 PM | ~6:55 PM |
| June | ~8:35 PM | ~7:10 PM |
| July | ~8:30 PM | ~7:10 PM |
| August | ~8:15 PM | ~6:55 PM |
| September | ~7:50 PM | ~6:30 PM |
| October | ~7:25 PM | ~5:58 PM |
| November | ~7:03 PM | ~5:33 PM |
| December | ~6:55 PM | ~5:36 PM |
When Does Isha Start and End?
- Starts: when twilight fully disappears
- Preferred until: the first third of the night (~10:30–11:00 PM)
- Permissible until: Islamic midnight — midpoint between Maghrib and Fajr
- After midnight: considered qada by most scholars
How Many Rakats in Isha?
| Prayer | Rakats | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnah before Isha | 4 | Recommended |
| Isha Fard | 4 | Obligatory |
| Sunnah after Isha | 2 | Recommended |
| Witr | 3 (or 1) | Emphasized |
Isha and Taraweeh in Ramadan
In Ramadan, Taraweeh prayers begin immediately after the Isha fard in Sharjah’s mosques — typically 20 rakats in congregation. Arrive for Isha; leaving before Witr means missing the complete night prayer reward.
5 Tips for a Consistent Isha
- Don’t delay past the first third of the night. Earlier is safer.
- Pray Witr before sleeping if you won’t wake for Tahajjud.
- Anchor Isha to a routine — e.g., right after dinner.
- Keep wudu from Maghrib.
- Attend the mosque when you can. Fajr and Isha in congregation carry the greatest weight.
Watch: How to Pray Isha Step by Step
Isha Prayer Time in Sharjah — FAQs
What time is Isha in Sharjah today?
Check our live Sharjah prayer timetable. October 2026: ~7:09–7:27 PM depending on method.
When does Isha time end?
Preferably before the first third of the night; valid until Islamic midnight (midpoint between Maghrib and Fajr).
How many rakats are in Isha?
4 Sunnah + 4 Fard + 2 Sunnah + 3 Witr.
Why do apps show different Isha times?
MWL uses 17° below horizon; Umm al-Qura uses 90 min after Maghrib. Both valid; AWQAF is the local authority.
Is it better to pray Isha early or late?
Virtue in delaying up to a third of the night — but earlier in congregation is better and safer for most.
What is Witr and when is it prayed?
Emphasized odd-numbered prayer (usually 3 rakats) after Isha, before Fajr. Pray after Isha or after Tahajjud.
When is Taraweeh prayed?
Immediately after the Isha fard during Ramadan. See our Taraweeh guide.
What is the earliest and latest Isha in Sharjah?
Earliest: December ~6:50–7:00 PM. Latest: June ~8:30–8:40 PM.
Where can I see all five prayer times?
Our Sharjah prayer times page and monthly timetable. Related: Maghrib, Fajr.