# Umm al-Qura University, Makkah

Umm al-Qura is a prayer time calculation method. It places Fajr when the sun is 18.5° below the horizon and Isha 90 minutes after Maghrib. Maghrib is at sunset. It is the conventional method in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Method | Umm al-Qura University, Makkah |
| Fajr angle | 18.5° |
| Isha | 90 minutes after Maghrib |
| Maghrib | at sunset |
| Used in | Saudi Arabia and the Gulf |

## Common questions

**What Fajr angle does Umm al-Qura use?**

Umm al-Qura places Fajr when the sun is 18.5° below the horizon.

**When does Isha begin under Umm al-Qura?**

Isha is 90 minutes after Maghrib.

**Where is Umm al-Qura used?**

It is the conventional method in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.

## Source

Published by: QuranOnline
Canonical page: https://quranonlineread.com/prayer-times/methods/umm-al-qura/
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.