Answer

Yes, morning Pratikraman can be started before sunrise, especially if it is done close to the proper morning time and with a calm, devotional mind.

In Jain tradition, morning Pratikraman is connected with the early morning period and is generally performed around sunrise or after waking up in the morning.

Explanation

Morning Pratikraman is meant for:

• reflecting on any faults committed during the night,
• asking forgiveness,
• renewing awareness for the day,
• strengthening samayik, humility, and self-discipline.

If sunrise is very early, or due to practical reasons one needs to begin slightly before sunrise, it is generally acceptable, provided the Pratikraman is done sincerely and respectfully.

Spiritual Understanding

The main purpose of Pratikraman is inner purification, repentance, and alertness toward ahimsa, truth, restraint, and right conduct. The correct time has importance, but the purity of intention and careful performance are also very important.

Takeaway

You may start morning Pratikraman before sunrise, but try to keep it close to the traditional morning time and perform it with full concentration, reverence, and repentance.