Global Salah Times
Precision astronomical timing based on your exact coordinates.
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The Science of Islamic Prayer Calculations
Accurate Salah (Prayer) times are not based on fixed tables but on the **astronomical position of the sun** relative to your specific location on Earth. Our tool utilizes high-precision geolocation data to determine the sun's altitude and zenith, providing the most accurate schedule for your daily worship.
Solar Position & Twilight
Each prayer corresponds to a specific solar event:
- Fajr: Begins at subh saadiq (true dawn) when the sun is at a specific angle (usually $15^\circ$ to $20^\circ$) below the horizon.
- Dhuhr: Occurs just after the sun passes its highest point (Zenith) for the day.
- Asr: Defined by the length of an object's shadow compared to its actual height.
- Maghrib: Commences immediately after the sun has completely disappeared below the western horizon.
- Isha: Begins when the evening twilight disappears and the sun reaches a specific angle below the horizon.
Mathematical Methods
Because the earth's tilt varies, different regions use different astronomical calculation methods. This tool defaults to the **Muslim World League (MWL)** standard, used across Europe, the Americas, and parts of Asia.
Major organizations like the University of Islamic Sciences (Karachi) or ISNA (North America) vary slightly in their degree conventions for Fajr and Isha ($18^\circ$ vs $15^\circ$).
Understanding "Imsak" and "Sunrise"
While often listed on prayer schedules, Imsak and Sunrise are not formal prayers (Salah) themselves, but rather critical boundary points for fasting and worship:
Imsak (The Guard)
Usually 10 minutes before Fajr, Imsak acts as a safety margin for those fasting during Ramadan to stop eating. It marks the transition into the period of abstinence.
Shuruq (Sunrise)
This marks the end of the Fajr prayer window. Once the sun breaks the horizon, Fajr time is over, and it is forbidden to pray until the sun has risen a certain height.
Modern Geolocation Technology
This application utilizes the **HTML5 Geolocation API** to fetch your device's latitude and longitude. We then cross-reference these coordinates with the **Aladhan Global API** to provide millisecond-accurate results based on your specific timezone and elevation.
Accuracy & Offline Use
For the best results, ensure your browser's location services are enabled. If you are traveling, the tool will automatically update your schedule as you cross timezones, ensuring you never miss a prayer regardless of your destination.
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