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Egyptian General Authority of Survey calculation method
Fajr at 19.5° below the horizon, Isha at 17.5°. Published by the Egyptian General Authority of Survey and commonly used in Egypt and neighbouring regions. It uses a 19.5° Fajr angle, one of the earliest-Fajr conventions in common use.
Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 19.5° below the horizon |
| Isha | 17.5° |
| Maghrib | At sunset |
| Asr | Shafi (1x shadow) or Hanafi (2x), your choice in Settings |
Precaution offsets built into this method: Dhuhr +1 min.
Where it is used
Published by the Egyptian General Authority of Survey and commonly used in Egypt and neighbouring regions. It uses a 19.5° Fajr angle, one of the earliest-Fajr conventions in common use. Your local mosque may publish its own table, so use this as a guide and check it against theirs.
Example times
Computed with this method for the spring equinox 2027 (20 March), the same engine as the app:
| City (spring equinox 2027) | Fajr | Isha |
|---|---|---|
| Mecca | 05:05 | 19:43 |
| London | 04:23 | 19:54 |
| Kyiv | 04:20 | 19:52 |
Values for Kyiv and London apply the high-latitude rule recommended for latitudes above 48°.
Use it in Sakina
Open the app, then Settings, then Method, and pick Egyptian General Authority of Survey. You can nudge each prayer by a few minutes to match your local timetable.
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Frequently asked questions
Who decides the Egyptian General Authority of Survey angles?
Published by the Egyptian General Authority of Survey and commonly used in Egypt and neighbouring regions. The angles are published parameters, not measurements.