Masjid al-Noor · Lancaster

Your masjid
prayer clock.
Beautifully at home.

Give an old tablet a new purpose. Noor Clock displays prayer times directly from Masjid al-Noor’s own timetable, with elegant clock displays, Ramadan information and personal settings for your home.

✓ Direct from the masjid ✓ Ramadan features ✓ 12 / 24-hour time
Open Noor Clock How to install it
Noor Clock display on a tablet.
Prayer times
From the masjidAutomatically follows Masjid al-Noor’s timetable
Seasonal features
Ramadan readySuhoor and Iftar information
Clock preferences
12h or 24hPlus two beautiful displays
Works on
Tablet & computerGive an old device a new purpose
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Quick start

Open it in seconds

The simplest way to get started is to visit the clock directly or scan the QR code on your device.

Go to Noor Clock

Open the web address below on the device you want to use as your prayer clock, then follow the device-specific instructions further down this page.

https://lancasterisoc.org/clock/
Open the clock ↗ Installation steps
QR code linking to Noor Clock

Scan to open lancasterisoc.org/clock

Choose your view

Two beautiful display styles

Both views use the masjid’s own prayer timetable. Pick the look that suits your home best.

Noor Clock digital display.

Digital display

A cleaner information-rich layout showing the live time, next salah, daily timetable and key details together in one easy-to-read screen.

📱 Clear timetable 🕌 Begins & jamā‘ah 🌅 Sunrise & sunset
Noor Clock analogue display.

Analogue display

A striking full-screen style centred around the prayer dial, giving the device a more decorative look while still showing the daily prayer times clearly.

🕰 Elegant dial ✨ Feature-display feel ⚙ Select in settings
Installation guide

Set it up on your device

Choose the instructions for your device. Once installed, open the settings menu to choose your preferred display and enable sound reminders.

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Open the clock

In Safari, go to lancasterisoc.org/clock/.

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Add to Home Screen

Tap Share, then choose Add to Home Screen.

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Open Settings

Tap the ⚙ gear icon beside the masjid name. Choose digital or analogue, set Hanafi or Shafi‘i Asr, and review the sound options.

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Keep it awake

Enable Keep the screen on in the clock settings, increase the device auto-lock time if needed, and leave it plugged in.

For sounds on iPad/iPhone: turn on Play sounds on this device in the settings menu. If prompted after a restart, tap the page to allow sound.
Settings

Settings made simple

Tap the ⚙ gear icon beside Masjid al-Noor’s name to choose what appears on your clock and how it behaves.

Actual Noor Clock settings panel, including display style, time format, Asr calculation and sounds.

Make Noor Clock your own

These are the same options you'll find in the clock's settings menu.

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Choose your display

Digital or analogue, with 12-hour or 24-hour time.

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Set your Asr preference

Select Hanafi or Shafi‘i for the beginning of Asr. Jamā‘ah stays the masjid's time.

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Personalise your device

Adjust sounds, reminders, Hijri date, night dimming and screen-on behaviour.

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Screen style

Switch between the two display styles from the top of the menu.

DigitalAnalogue
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Asr time

Choose Hanafi — the masjid's time or Shafi‘i — first shadow for the displayed Asr beginning time.

HanafiShafi‘i
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12-hour or 24-hour

Choose the time format that suits you. The setting applies to the clock’s displayed times.

12-hour24-hour
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Sounds

Turn on device sounds, choose an adhan or softer chime and adjust volume and reminders.

🔔 Chime🕌 Adhan
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Jamā‘ah reminders

Enable an alert 10, 15 or 20 minutes before jamā‘ah, and optional prayer-ending warnings.

10 min15 min20 min
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Night dimming

Dim the screen after Isha with gentle or darker night settings, ideal for a bedroom or hallway.

OffGentleDark
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Numbers & Hijri date

Pick your numeral style and nudge the Hijri date earlier or later if needed for local sighting.

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What it offers

More than just a clock

Noor Clock is designed to be a practical household display connected to your local masjid timetable.

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Begins & jamā‘ah times

See each prayer’s beginning and jamā‘ah time, pulled directly from the masjid’s timetable and refreshed automatically.

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Countdowns

Quickly see how long remains until the next prayer or jamā‘ah.

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Optional reminders

Turn on device sounds and choose reminder timings before jamā‘ah.

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Sunrise & sunset

Useful daily information is visible alongside the prayer schedule.

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LIVE indicator

Show the LIVE indicator when the masjid is broadcasting, with a tap-to-play option so listeners can quickly start the stream.

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Ramadan features

Follow the special Ramadan information, including Suhoor ending and Iftar times, alongside the daily prayer timetable.

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12-hour or 24-hour time

Choose whichever clock format you prefer in Settings, with the same accurate masjid prayer times.

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Friendly for old tablets

Turn an unused tablet into a dedicated family prayer display without signing up for an account.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Will it run on my old iPad or Android tablet?

The clock is designed with older devices in mind, including older iPads and Android tablets, though very old hardware can vary in compatibility.

How do I switch display styles?

Tap the ⚙ settings icon beside the masjid name, then under Screen choose either digital or analogue.

How do I turn on sounds?

In the settings menu, enable Play sounds on this device. Keep the clock open and the device awake for the sounds to work reliably.

Does the Shafi‘i option change the masjid's jamā‘ah time?

No. It changes the displayed Asr beginning time only. The masjid's announced jamā‘ah time remains the same.

Can I keep the screen on all the time?

Yes. Turn on Keep the screen on in the settings and leave the device plugged in for best results.

Ready to begin?

Make your tablet a prayer clock

Open Noor Clock, add it to your Home Screen and choose the display and settings that suit your home best.

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