Calculating Method
There are different conventions for calculating prayer times. The following table lists several well-known conventions currently in use in various regions:
|
Method |
Abbr. |
Region Used |
|
Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran |
Tehran |
Iran, Other Shia communities |
|
Shia Ithna Ashari, Leva Research Institute, Qum |
Jafari |
Shia communities worldwide |
Calculating Parameters
The table below shows the default calculating parameters for each calculation method:
|
Method |
FAJR Angle |
ISHA |
MAGHRIB |
Midnight |
|
Tehran |
17.7° |
14° |
4.5° |
Mid Sunset to Fajr |
|
Jafari |
16° |
14° |
4° |
Mid Sunset to Fajr |
We have got close to accurate time on the clock, reliable to follow for all regions, and tested in different region/locations with the help of volunteer teams across. However, the times are based on calculations only. Please allow +/- 3 minutes for Fajr, 1 minute for Dhuhr, and 2 minutes for Maghrib as a precaution.
Note: These timings are a general guideline, please use precaution and check your local timings for correct usage.
In the Shia's view, however, the obligatory precaution is that as long as the redness in the eastern sky appearing after sunset has not passed overhead, Maghrib prayer should not be performed. It is usually taken into consideration by assuming a twilight angle of 4 for Maghrib, i.e., Maghrib = Dhuhr + T(4).
Ref: http://praytimes.org/wiki/Calculation_Methods
Though we have got close to accurate time on the clock. The clock timings may not always be 100% accurate due to technical reasons, we are close to real-time sunset-sunrise calculation based on the algorithm. However to ascertain accurate prayer times follow your local Alim and you local authority approved timings, our clock is only a guidance from timing perspective, you and also refer below, please proceed as follows:
2. Make sure that the location selected is <your city>, School of Thought is set as Jafari and Calculation Method is set as Leva Ithna Ashari
