# Shia Ithna Ashari, Leva Research Institute, Qum

Qum (Jafari) is a prayer time calculation method. It places Fajr when the sun is 16° below the horizon and Isha 14° below the horizon. Maghrib is at sunset. It is the conventional method in Shia Ithna Ashari communities.

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Method | Shia Ithna Ashari, Leva Research Institute, Qum |
| Fajr angle | 16° |
| Isha | 14° below the horizon |
| Maghrib | at sunset |
| Used in | Shia Ithna Ashari communities |

## Common questions

**What Fajr angle does Qum (Jafari) use?**

Qum (Jafari) places Fajr when the sun is 16° below the horizon.

**When does Isha begin under Qum (Jafari)?**

Isha is 14° below the horizon.

**Where is Qum (Jafari) used?**

It is the conventional method in Shia Ithna Ashari communities.

## Source

Published by: QuranOnline
Canonical page: https://quranonlineread.com/prayer-times/methods/qum-jafari/
Last updated: 2026-09-19T04:02:37.128Z
Note: These are the published parameters of a named convention. Where a local authority announces different times, follow the local authority.