Can Zakat Be Given Anytime?

Zakat is an annual duty and so you can pay it at any time of the year after your wealth has exceeded the Nisaab amount.

Can Zakat be given before its due time?

Can I pay zakat in advance? Yes, zakat can be paid in advance before the year has ended, but you should make sure you have wealth equal to or above the nisab. ... To be eligible to receive zakat, the recipient must be a poor Muslim.

Can Zakat be given all year round?

The Short Answer

No, it cannot be delayed past its annual due date. Yes, one may pay due Zakat in advance of its deadline. Scholars, however, caution that paying Zakat at its due date holds preference over advanced payment.