Prayer Time Calculator User Guide

Welcome to the Prayer Time Calculator tool, your all-in-one solution to calculating prayer times, Hijri dates, and Ramadan timings! Whether you’re looking to pray on time or track important Islamic events, this tool will keep you informed with the most accurate timings based on your location.

How to Use the Prayer Time Calculator

1. Enter Your City & Country

To get accurate prayer times, simply enter the name of your city and country into the respective fields.

• Example:
  • City: Mecca
  • Country: Saudi Arabia

Once you’ve entered the details, click on the Get Prayer Times button .

2. Choose Calculation Method

Select a calculation method for the prayer times. These methods are based on various Islamic organizations and schools of thought.

Method	Description
ISNA	Islamic Society of North America
MWL	Muslim World League
Umm al-Qura	Saudi Arabia’s official method
Egyptian General Authority	Official method of Egypt
Makkah	Method used in Mecca

3. Select Your School of Thought

Choose between the two most common schools of thought in Islam:

School of Thought	Option
Shafi’i	The Shafi’i school of thought
Hanafi	The Hanafi school of thought

4. Get Prayer Times

Once you’ve filled in your city, country, calculation method, and school of thought, press the Get Prayer Times button. The tool will display a table with prayer timings for each of the five daily prayers, including Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.

Prayer	Time
Fajr	05:00 AM
Dhuhr	12:15 PM
Asr	04:45 PM
Maghrib	06:45 PM
Isha	08:00 PM

5. Sunrise & Sunset Times

Along with the prayer times, you’ll also see the Sunrise and Sunset timings, helping you plan your day better.

Event	Time
Sunrise	06:00 AM
Sunset	07:30 PM

6. Ramadan Timings (If Applicable)

During Ramadan, you can check Suhoor and Iftar timings. These are important to plan your fasting schedule. The Ramadan timings are displayed only if the current month is Ramadan.

Event	Time
Suhoor	04:30 AM
Iftar	06:45 PM

7. Next Prayer Countdown

The tool will also display a countdown for the next prayer time, so you never miss a prayer!

• Example: The next prayer might be Dhuhr, and you’ll see something like Next Prayer in 45 minutes.

8. Play Adhan

To help you remember prayer times, you can click on the Play Adhan button to hear the beautiful call to prayer (Adhan).

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Additional Features

1. Hijri Date

The Hijri Date will also be displayed on the page. This is useful for tracking important Islamic events such as Eid, Hajj, and more.

• Example: The current Hijri date is 5th Sha’ban 1446H.

2. Gregorian Date

Along with the Hijri date, you’ll also see the Gregorian Date, making it easy for you to track both Islamic and global dates.

• Example: 15th March 2025.

3. Dark Mode

For better nighttime usability, you can switch to Dark Mode by pressing the Toggle Dark Mode button.

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Technical Details

The Prayer Time Calculator uses location data to fetch the exact timings based on latitude and longitude. It integrates with Aladhan API to provide accurate prayer times and Sunnah API to fetch daily Hadith for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Why Do I Need to Enter My City & Country?

The tool uses your location to calculate prayer times based on local time zones and geographical data. Different locations have different prayer time variations.

2. What Is the Difference Between Calculation Methods?

Each method is based on different principles used by various Islamic institutions. Some might have slight differences in how they calculate the prayer times, especially in regions with extreme latitudes.

3. Can I Use This Tool for Ramadan?

Yes! If the current month is Ramadan, the tool will display Suhoor and Iftar times along with regular prayer times.

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Mobile and Desktop Compatibility

The Prayer Time Calculator is designed to be fully responsive, so it works on both mobile devices and desktop computers. The layout adjusts automatically to fit your screen size.

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Conclusion

The Prayer Time Calculator is an essential tool for Muslims around the world who want to stay on top of their prayer times, Hijri dates, and Ramadan timings. It’s simple, user-friendly, and provides all the information you need at your fingertips.

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Share Your Feedback

If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to reach out. Your suggestions help improve the tool for everyone!