Saudi Arabia Prayer Times
Today Accurate Prayer Timings of Saudi Arabia, detail Salah schedule & timetable. Find the Fajr time, Dhuhr prayer time, Asr namaz time, Maghrib salah time, and Isha times for all cities in Saudi Arabia. Customize prayer times with different calculation methods and juristic options. Access Saudi Arabia city-specific prayer times, Qibla direction, and comprehensive guidance for your Namaz. Stay updated with the latest prayer timings to ensure timely prayers across Saudi Arabia. Trustworthy Namaz times in Saudi Arabia ensure accurate and easy access to prayer schedules for better spiritual practice.
Prayer Calculation Method Used in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia follows the Umm al-Qura University calculation method. Fajr is calculated at 18.5° before sunrise, Dhuhr begins right after midday, Asr follows the standard Shafi/Hanbali shadow method, Maghrib starts at sunset and Isha is set 90 minutes after Maghrib.
Why Do Prayer Times Differ Between Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam?
Because the sun rises earlier in the east, Dammam's prayer times are about 40 minutes ahead of Jeddah with Riyadh falling in between. All cities follow Arabia Standard Time (AST) and Saudi Arabia does not observe daylight saving time.
Prayer Times in Makkah and Madinah
- Makkah prayer timings follow the official schedule of Masjid al-Haram.
- Madinah prayer timings follow the official schedule of Masjid an-Nabawi.
- Prayer times between Makkah and Madinah usually differ by only a minute or two.
Which Are the Famous Mosques in Saudi Arabia?
- Masjid al-Haram- Makkah: Houses the Kaaba and marks the exact prayer times for Makkah.
- Masjid an-Nabawi- Madinah: The Prophet’s Mosque serving as Madinah’s primary prayer guide.
- Quba Mosque (Madinah): The very first mosque constructed in Islamic history.
- Masjid al-Qiblatain (Madinah): The historical mosque where the prayer direction (Qibla) was changed.
- Al-Rahma Mosque- Jeddah: The iconic "Floating Mosque" located along the Red Sea coast.
Jumu'ah and Ramadan Prayer Schedules in Saudi Arabia
On Fridays the weekly Jumu'ah congregation replaces the regular Dhuhr prayer. During the holy month of Ramadan, special nightly Taraweeh prayers are performed in congregation right after Isha.
Prayer Times in Other Saudi Cities
Select any city from the main list to view accurate schedules for Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah, Dammam, Al Khobar, Taif, Tabuk, Abha and more. Each city page provides its daily prayer timings and exact Qibla direction.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What calculation method is used for Saudi Arabia prayer times?
All official schedules in the Kingdom follow the Umm al-Qura University standard set by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs.
How much time gap is there between Azan and Iqamah in Saudi Arabia?
Mosques generally allow 15 to 20 minutes between Azan and Iqamah for regular prayers and 10 to 15 minutes for Maghrib.
Are prayer times the same across all cities in Saudi Arabia?
Prayer times are different in each city because the sun rises earlier in the east than in the west.