The scriptures clearly say the trib is 3.5 years, beginning when the abomination stands on the holy place. That is prophesied to occur at Purim, and continue to Yom Teruah, 3.5 years later.
(Haman was the first to proclaim an annihilation of the Jews)
The guidance from Yehova is found in writing in the prophecies contained in his feasts which were commanded for “all the nations.”
If you do pray for that guidance, he surely will guide you to them.
Better do some study on Daniels 70th week. An understanding of Daniel 9:24-27 is necessary in order to understand the purpose and time of the Tribulation.