In Jainism, the term "pehar" (often spelled as "pehar" or "peher") refers to a specific unit of time. Traditional Indian timekeeping divides the day and night into equal parts called "pehars." One pehar equals approximately three hours. There are eight pehars in a full 24-hour day (four in the day and four in the night).

In Jain rituals and scriptures, references to pehars are often made to denote auspicious timings for religious activities, meditation, or rituals. For instance, certain periods within the day or night (specific pehars) are considered more suitable for spiritual practices.

Thus, in Jainism, "pehar" primarily signifies a traditional time division used for the regulation of daily religious observances and routines.