Get sunrise and sunset times for a specified location and date.

This tool calculates the times of sunrise and sunset based on astronomical calculations, taking into account the geographic location. The calculations use the NOAA algorithm for accuracy.

Args: params (LocationInput): Input parameters containing: - location (str): Name of the location - latitude (float): Latitude in decimal degrees (-90 to 90) - longitude (float): Longitude in decimal degrees (-180 to 180) - time_zone (str): IANA timezone identifier - date (Optional[str]): Date in YYYY-MM-DD format (defaults to today) - response_format (ResponseFormat): 'markdown' or 'json'

Returns: str: Formatted sunrise and sunset times in the requested format

Example: For New York on a winter day, sunrise might be at 7:15 AM and sunset at 4:30 PM.

Get the latest times for reciting the morning Shema according to different opinions.

This tool calculates the deadline for reciting the morning Shema (Krias Shema) according to two major halachic opinions: the GR"A (Vilna Gaon) and the Magen Avraham (MG"A). The GR"A calculation is 3 hours after sunrise, while the MG"A is based on 3 temporal hours from dawn (72 minutes before sunrise).

Args: params (LocationInput): Input parameters containing location and date information

Returns: str: Latest times for Shema according to both opinions in the requested format

Note: The MG"A time is typically earlier and more stringent than the GR"A time.

Get the latest times for morning prayer (Tefila/Shacharis) according to different opinions.

This tool calculates the deadline for reciting the morning Shemoneh Esrei according to two major halachic opinions: the GR"A (4 hours after sunrise) and the MG"A (4 temporal hours from dawn).

Args: params (LocationInput): Input parameters containing location and date information

Returns: str: Latest times for Tefila according to both opinions in the requested format

Get the times for Mincha (afternoon prayer) including Mincha Gedola and Mincha Ketana.

This tool calculates when the afternoon prayer can be recited:

• Mincha Gedola: Earliest time (30 minutes after midday/chatzos)

• Mincha Ketana: Preferred earliest time (2.5 hours before sunset)

• Plag HaMincha: Latest time according to some opinions (1.25 hours before sunset)

Args: params (LocationInput): Input parameters containing location and date information

Returns: str: All relevant Mincha times in the requested format

Get Shabbat candle lighting and Havdalah times for a specified location and date.

This tool calculates:

• Candle lighting time (before sunset, typically 18-40 minutes depending on custom)

• Sunset time (when Shabbat begins)

• Tzeis HaKochavim (nightfall, when Shabbat ends, 72 minutes after sunset)

Args: params (CandleLightingInput): Input parameters including: - location, latitude, longitude, time_zone, date (from LocationInput) - candle_lighting_offset: Minutes before sunset (default 18)

Returns: str: Shabbat times in the requested format

Note: Different communities have different customs for candle lighting time. Jerusalem uses 40 minutes, while many communities use 18 minutes.

Get a comprehensive set of daily zmanim (Jewish prayer times) for a location.

This tool provides all major zmanim for the day including:

• Alos HaShachar (dawn)

• Sunrise

• Latest times for Shema (GR"A and MG"A)

• Latest times for Tefila (GR"A and MG"A)

• Chatzos (midday)

• Mincha times

• Sunset

• Tzeis HaKochavim (nightfall)

Args: params (LocationInput): Input parameters containing location and date information

Returns: str: Complete set of daily zmanim in the requested format

Example: Use this tool to get a complete daily schedule of prayer times for any location.