Tips
- Hold the phone flat and away from metal or electronics.
- The direction follows the shortest path on the globe (great circle) — from North America it points north-east.
Quick answers
Why does the Qibla from America point north-east?
Because the shortest route on a globe isn't a straight line on a flat map.
How are these prayer times calculated?
- From the sun's position for your coordinates and date, using the method's Fajr and Isha angles (e.g. Umm al-Qura: Fajr 18.5°, Isha 90 minutes after Maghrib, 120 in Ramadan).
- Official minute adjustments are included where countries publish them (Jordan, UAE, Morocco, Turkey).
- Checked against a widely used reference service: within 0–2 minutes for most cities and methods (Asr can differ by up to 3 minutes at high latitudes).
- Imsak is shown 10 minutes before Fajr. Always follow your local mosque or official authority if they differ.
Frequently asked questions
Which method should I choose?
The tool picks your country's usual method automatically. Saudi Arabia uses Umm al-Qura, Egypt the Egyptian Authority, North America ISNA, and most of Europe the Muslim World League.
Does it need my location?
Only if you tap “Use my location” — the coordinates stay in your browser. You can just pick a city instead.