# Why use JAKIM prayer times?

> JAKIM e-Solat is Malaysia's official prayer time source — 59 zones, Shafi'i school, the reference for mosques and government agencies. For obligatory prayer in Malaysia, that is the correct reference — not a global app.

Canonical: https://waktusolatmalaysia.org/en/guides/mengapa-jakim/
Bahasa Malaysia: https://waktusolatmalaysia.org/panduan/mengapa-jakim/

## Why JAKIM, not a clock app?

Malaysia sets prayer times through the **Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM)**. The e-Solat portal is used by mosques, state azan systems, and official media. Phone clocks often use foreign parameters.

- Mosques and suraus across Malaysia

- State azan systems and official media

- This site — the same data, BM/EN formatting

## What if I only follow Google?

You may break fast early or miss Fajr by a few minutes. For obligatory worship, that risk is not worth it. Comparison: [Google vs JAKIM](/en/guides/google-vs-jakim/).

## Does this site replace e-Solat?

No. We reformat the official timetable. Last-word verification stays at [e-solat.gov.my](https://www.e-solat.gov.my/).

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