Prayer Times Today: Finding Accurate Islamic Timings Near You

Monthly Calendar: Planning Your Islamic Prayer Times and Fasts

Overview

A monthly calendar helps you track daily prayer times (Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha), important dates (start/end of Ramadan, 10th of Muharram, Eid), and fasting days. It makes planning consistent worship, community events, and personal goals easier.

What to include

• Daily prayer times: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha (with sunrise shown).
• Calculation method: Note which method is used (e.g., ISNA, MWL, Umm al-Qura, Egyptian) because times vary by method.
• Time zone & coordinates: City, time zone, and latitude/longitude affect times.
• Special dates: Ramadan start/end, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Ashura, Laylat al-Qadr windows.
• Fasting schedule: Ramadan daily fast start/end (suhoor/iftar) and optional fasts (Mondays/Thursdays, Ayyam al-Bid).
• Notes & reminders: Qur’an reading targets, mosque events, Qiyam/ Taraweeh nights, travel adjustments.

How to build the calendar (quick practical steps)

1. Choose your calculation method and confirm your city coordinates/time zone.
2. Get a reliable source (mosque, trusted app, or national Islamic authority) for the month’s prayer timetable.
3. Create a monthly grid (paper, calendar app, or spreadsheet).
4. Enter daily prayer times; highlight Fajr and Maghrib for fasting start/end.
5. Mark fixed Islamic dates using the Hijri-to-Gregorian conversion from a trusted source; adjust if moon sighting differs.
6. Add recurring personal reminders (suhoor prep, iftar alerts, charity/grocery prep before Ramadan).
7. Share or print versions for family or mosque noticeboards as needed.

Tips for accuracy and convenience

• Use an app or website that lets you set calculation method, juristic method for Asr, and adjusts for daylight saving time.
• For travel, set calendar per destination coordinates; add buffer minutes for local practice.
• During Ramadan, display suhoor alarm at least 10–15 minutes before Fajr and iftar alarm at Maghrib.
• When moon sighting determines Eid, update the calendar quickly and notify contacts.

Example entries (single-day)

• 04:30 — Fajr (suhoor ends)
• 05:50 — Sunrise
• 12:15 — Dhuhr
• 15:35 — Asr
• 18:10 — Maghrib (iftar)
• 19:30 — Isha

Final note

Keep the calendar aligned with your local mosque’s announcements for moon-sighting decisions and community events to ensure religious observances match local practice.