About PrayerTimesNow

Accurate Islamic prayer times calculated using established astronomical methods

Our Mission

PrayerTimesNow is dedicated to providing accurate Islamic prayer times for Muslims across the United States. We understand the importance of performing Salah (prayers) at their prescribed times, and we strive to deliver precise calculations that Muslims can rely on.

Our service covers major cities throughout the US, helping Muslims maintain their daily prayer schedule with confidence and ease.

Prayer Times Calculation Method

We use the adhan-js library, a high-precision Islamic prayer time calculation library developed by the team at Batoul Apps. This library implements established astronomical calculations to determine prayer times based on the position of the sun.

Calculation Method: ISNA (Islamic Society of North America)

Our calculations follow the ISNA method, which is widely used and accepted in North America. The Islamic Society of North America has developed prayer time calculation parameters that are specifically designed for the North American continent.

ISNA Prayer Time Parameters:

Fajr (晨礼) Sun's depression angle: 15°
Sunrise (日出) When the sun's upper limb appears on the horizon
Dhuhr (晌礼) When the sun begins to decline after reaching its highest point
Asr (晡礼) Shafi'i, Maliki, Ja'fari, and Hanbali schools (shadow length = 1)
Maghrib (昏礼) When the sun's upper limb disappears below the horizon
Isha (宵礼) Sun's depression angle: 15°

Technical Implementation

Our prayer times are calculated using astronomical formulas that take into account:

The calculations are based on the work of experts in the field of Islamic astronomy and are consistent with the methodologies used by major Islamic organizations worldwide.

References & Authorities

Our calculation methodology is based on the following authoritative sources:

Disclaimer

While we strive to provide accurate prayer times, please note that: