Calculation methods

Suggested method for this country

This starting point follows the methods named by AlAdhan. It does not imply agreement among all mosques in the country. You can select another method.

• United States : Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
• Canada : Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
• France : Union Organization islamic de France
• Saudi Arabia : Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah
• Egypt : Egyptian General Authority of Survey
• Pakistan : University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
• Iran : Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran
• Kuwait : Kuwait
• Singapore : Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura, Singapore
• Türkiye : Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey

General starting point where no country-specific reference is configured : Muslim World League.

Fajr and Isha angles, local adjustments, high-latitude conventions and the Asr calculation rule can cause differences. Iqama (the start of congregational prayer) differs from the calculated start of a prayer period. Check the date and time zone too.

Asr: standard rule (shadow factor 1), rather than the Hanafi rule (factor 2).

Time zone

Times are shown in the location’s time zone, including daylight-saving changes where applicable.

Qibla Direction

The Qibla bearing is measured clockwise from true north. It is not a reading from your device’s compass.

Ramadan

For Ramadan, check the local calendar and the announcements of your religious authority. Predicted Hijri dates can differ from observed dates.