Prayer Times
Accurate Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib & Isha times with live countdown, Hijri date, and Qibla direction — for any city worldwide.
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How Prayer Times Are Calculated
Prayer times are determined by the sun's position relative to your latitude and longitude. Each prayer corresponds to a specific solar event: Fajr at astronomical dawn (sun 18°–18.5° below the horizon), Dhuhr at solar noon, Asr when an object's shadow equals its height (Shafi) or twice its height (Hanafi), Maghrib at sunset, and Isha at astronomical dusk.
This tool uses the AlAdhan API, which applies precise astronomical formulas to your GPS coordinates. If the API is unavailable, a local fallback calculation using the same formulas runs entirely in your browser.
Calculation Methods Explained
Different Islamic authorities define slightly different angles for Fajr and Isha. The most widely used methods are:
- Umm Al-Qura (Method 4) — Saudi Arabia, most GCC countries. Fajr at 18.5°, Isha fixed 90 min after Maghrib.
- Muslim World League (Method 3) — Standard for international use. Fajr 18°, Isha 17°.
- ISNA (Method 2) — North America. Fajr 15°, Isha 15°.
- Egyptian Authority (Method 5) — Egypt, Sudan, parts of Africa. Fajr 19.5°, Isha 17.5°.
Switch between methods in the Settings panel to match your local mosque.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are prayer times calculated?
Prayer times are calculated using the sun's position relative to your latitude and longitude. Fajr begins when the sun is at a specific angle below the horizon (typically 18° or 18.5° depending on the method). Dhuhr is at solar noon. Asr is based on shadow length ratios. Maghrib is at sunset. Isha is when the sun is again at a set angle below the horizon. The exact angles vary by calculation method used.
Which calculation method should I use?
Use the method that matches your local mosque or Islamic authority. Umm Al-Qura (Method 4) is the official standard for Saudi Arabia and most GCC countries. The Muslim World League (Method 3) is widely used internationally. ISNA (Method 2) is standard in North America. The Egyptian General Authority (Method 5) is used in Egypt and parts of Africa. You can change the method in the Settings panel.
Is this prayer times tool accurate?
Yes. Prayer times are fetched from the AlAdhan API, which is used by millions of Muslims worldwide and is based on astronomically precise calculations. The API uses your exact GPS coordinates for maximum accuracy. If the API is unavailable, the tool falls back to local astronomical calculations using the same formulas, which are accurate to within 1-2 minutes.
How do browser notifications work for prayer times?
Click the bell icon in the Prayer Times tool and grant notification permission. The tool will schedule a browser notification 5 minutes before each upcoming prayer time. Notifications work even if the tab is in the background. You must keep the browser tab open — the tool does not run as a background service. For persistent notifications, consider a dedicated prayer app.
What is the Hijri date?
The Hijri calendar (Islamic calendar) is a lunar calendar of 12 months based on the moon's cycle. It begins from the year of the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) migration from Mecca to Medina (622 CE). The Hijri year is about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, so Islamic events like Ramadan shift earlier each year.
Do prayer times change every day?
Yes. Prayer times shift slightly each day as the Earth's position relative to the sun changes throughout the year. In summer months, Fajr is earlier and Isha is later (longer days). In winter, the opposite occurs. The differences are most pronounced at higher latitudes like Northern Europe where daylight hours vary dramatically.