How to Use a Prayer Calculator

A prayer calculator is a digital tool that helps Muslims determine the daily prayer times (Salat) based on their geographic location and sunrise time.

Prayer times vary by location, season, and day—making an accurate, adjustable calculator essential for maintaining spiritual practice.

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Steps to Use the Prayer Calculator

1. Enter Sunrise Time

• Use the 24-hour format, e.g. 06:30 for 6:30 AM.
• You can check this online or from your local weather app.

2. Select Your Location

• Choose from predefined cities like Mecca, London, New York, or Jakarta.
• This helps apply slight timing offsets based on geography.

3. Click “Calculate Prayer Times”

• The calculator estimates the five daily prayer times using your inputs:
  • Fajr (before sunrise)
  • Dhuhr (midday)
  • Asr (afternoon)
  • Maghrib (sunset)
  • Isha (night)

4. Review Your Times

• All five prayer times will appear clearly in local time.
• These are simplified calculations and can guide your daily routine.

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FAQ: Prayer Calculator

Q1: How accurate is this calculator?
A: It provides estimated times using average offsets from sunrise. For precise timings, use official Islamic apps or mosque calendars.

Q2: Why is Fajr before sunrise?
A: Fajr marks the start of dawn, typically about 90 minutes before sunrise, though this varies by region.

Q3: Can I use it without the internet?
A: Yes! This calculator is built in HTML/CSS/JS, so it works offline if saved or embedded in a page.

Q4: Why are there different times for different locations?
A: Prayer time angles and conditions (like twilight) vary by region. We include regional offsets to approximate those differences.

Q5: Can I get monthly or yearly schedules?
A: This version is for daily use. For full calendars, connect it with a global prayer API or download monthly PDFs from your mosque.