About this method
Useful for the United States and Canada.
Often produces different Fajr and Isha times compared with Karachi or Egyptian methods.
Good comparison method for North American city pages.
North America
Islamic Society of North America Prayer Time Method
A common North American method used by many US and Canadian users.
Try this method on city pages
When to use Islamic Society of North America
Use Islamic Society of North America when it matches your mosque, region, or community timetable. The best calculation method is not always the same worldwide because prayer-time conventions differ by country and organization.
Region context: North America. If your local masjid publishes a timetable, use that as the final authority for iqamah, Jumuah, and Ramadan schedules.
Common causes of method differences
- Different Fajr twilight angle.
- Different Isha twilight angle or fixed interval.
- Different Asr rule: Standard or Hanafi.
- Local mosque adjustments and community practice.