Morning Davening
Shacharis Time: Find Today's Morning Davening
Find accurate Shacharis times for your city. Netz, latest Krias Shema, and latest Tefillah with GRA and Magen Avraham opinions.
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About Shacharis Time
Shacharis, the morning davening, is recited daily from alos hashachar until the end of the fourth sha'ah zmanis. The morning also includes the critical mitzvah of Krias Shema, which must be said before the end of the third sha'ah zmanis.
The most meritorious time for Shacharis is at netz hachama (sunrise), known as tefillas vasikin. The Gemara in Brachos (9b) teaches that the vatikin would complete Krias Shema just before netz and begin Shmoneh Esrei at the moment of sunrise.
Our Shacharis times use precise astronomical calculations with both the GRA and Magen Avraham opinions, so you always know the latest zman for Shema and Tefillah in your city.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Shacharis start?
Shacharis can be davened from alos hashachar (dawn) but the ideal time is at netz hachama (sunrise), known as tefillas vasikin. Many shuls begin earlier to finish Shmoneh Esrei at netz.
What is the latest time for Krias Shema?
According to the GRA, the latest time for Krias Shema is at the end of the third sha'ah zmanis (halachic hour) after netz. According to the Magen Avraham, it is calculated from alos hashachar, giving an earlier deadline.
What is the latest time to daven Shacharis?
Shacharis should be completed by the end of the fourth sha'ah zmanis. B'dieved (after the fact), one may still daven until chatzos (halachic midday).
What is davening vasikin?
Vasikin is the practice of timing Shmoneh Esrei to begin exactly at netz hachama (sunrise). The Gemara in Brachos teaches that one who davens vasikin will not be harmed the entire day.