About this method
Important for Saudi Arabia and Makkah-oriented timetables.
Uses a fixed Isha interval after Maghrib in many implementations.
Useful for users comparing Saudi prayer times with other methods.
Saudi Arabia
Umm al-Qura, Makkah Prayer Time Method
A Makkah-based method commonly associated with Saudi Arabia.
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When to use Umm al-Qura, Makkah
Use Umm al-Qura, Makkah 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: Saudi Arabia. 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.