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Prayer times in Mecca
Mecca, Saudi Arabia: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha at the equinoxes and solstices, the Qibla direction and the method that fits the region.
Seasonal prayer times (local time, 2027)
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring equinox (20 Mar) | 05:09 | 06:25 | 12:28 | 15:53 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Summer solstice (21 Jun) | 04:11 | 05:39 | 12:22 | 15:42 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Autumn equinox (22 Sep) | 04:53 | 06:09 | 12:14 | 15:38 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Winter solstice (21 Dec) | 05:32 | 06:54 | 12:19 | 15:23 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
Method: Umm al-Qura University, Makkah, Shafi Asr. Daylight between sunrise and sunset ranges from about 10 h 49 min in winter to 13 h 27 min in summer. Times are in the city's local clock time (Asia/Riyadh).
Qibla from Mecca
You are in the city of the Kaaba. The Qibla is the direction of the Kaaba itself in the Masjid al-Haram. Use the Qibla finder for other coordinates.
About these times
At 21.4° N twilight angles are reachable all year, so no high-latitude fallback is needed.
Mecca is listed with the method that is commonly used in Saudi Arabia. Your local mosque may publish a different timetable. If so, use their method in the app and adjust by minutes. See all methods.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla in Mecca?
Face the Kaaba in the Masjid al-Haram.
Which calculation method is used for Mecca?
This page uses Umm al-Qura University, Makkah, a common choice in Saudi Arabia. You can change it in the app.