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Prayer Time Calculation Methods Compared (Diyanet vs. MWL vs. ISNA vs. Umm al-Qura)
Fajr and Isha depend on twilight depression angles below the horizon, while Dhuhr, Asr (Shafi/Hanafi), and Maghrib follow solar transit and shadow rules.
| Authority / Method | Fajr Angle | Isha Angle / Rule | Primary Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diyanet Turkey (13) | 18° | 17° (+ Temkin) | Turkey & Europe |
| Muslim World League (3) | 18° | 17° | UK, Europe & Global |
| Umm al-Qura Makkah (4) | 18.5° | 90 min post-Maghrib | Saudi Arabia & Gulf |
| Dubai AWQAF (16) | 18.2° | 18.2° | United Arab Emirates |
| ISNA North America (2) | 15° | 15° | USA & Canada |
| UOIF France (12) | 12° | 12° | France |
| DUM Russia (14) | 16° | 15° | Russia & CIS |
| Kemenag RI / MABIMS (20) | 20° | 18° | Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore |
Live Today Calculation Comparison Across Global Hubs (2026-11-15)
| City | Diyanet (Fajr / Isha) | Authority | Alt (Fajr / Isha) | Asr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 05:28 / 18:07 | MWL (18°/17°) | 05:28 / 18:07 | 13:54 |
| Istanbul | 06:16 / 19:15 | MWL (18°/17°) | 06:16 / 19:15 | 15:28 |
| London | 05:21 / 18:02 | MWL (18°/17°) | 05:21 / 18:02 | 13:52 |
| Makkah | 05:14 / 18:51 | Umm al-Qura | 05:12 / 19:09 | 15:20 |
| Jakarta | 04:12 / 18:58 | Kemenag RI | 04:03 / 19:03 | 15:03 |
| Moscow | 05:54 / 18:26 | DUM Russia | 06:08 / 18:12 | 14:03 |
| Paris | 06:09 / 18:54 | UOIF 12° | 06:46 / 18:23 | 14:51 |
| New York | 05:08 / 18:07 | ISNA 15° | 05:24 / 17:57 | 14:20 |
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- Which prayer calculation method should I choose in Europe vs. North America?
- In Europe and Turkey, Muslim World League (18°/17°) or Diyanet are standard; in the US and Canada, ISNA (15°/15°) matches most local masjids.
- Why does Umm al-Qura use 90 minutes for Isha?
- Umm al-Qura University in Makkah fixes Isha at 90 minutes after Maghrib (120 minutes during Ramadan) according to Arabian Peninsula practice.