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Prayer times in Riyadh
Riyadh, 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) | 04:40 | 05:58 | 12:01 | 15:27 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Summer solstice (21 Jun) | 03:33 | 05:05 | 11:55 | 15:16 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Autumn equinox (22 Sep) | 04:24 | 05:42 | 11:46 | 15:12 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Winter solstice (21 Dec) | 05:09 | 06:33 | 11:51 | 14:50 | 17:09 | 18:39 |
Method: Umm al-Qura University, Makkah, Shafi Asr. Daylight between sunrise and sunset ranges from about 10 h 36 min in winter to 13 h 40 min in summer. Times are in the city's local clock time (Asia/Riyadh).
Qibla from Riyadh
The Qibla bearing is 243.8° from true north (to the south-west), and the Kaaba is about 791 km away along the great circle. Use the Qibla finder for other coordinates.
About these times
At 24.7° N twilight angles are reachable all year, so no high-latitude fallback is needed.
Riyadh 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 direction in Riyadh?
243.8° from true north, to the south-west. The distance to the Kaaba is about 791 km.
Which calculation method is used for Riyadh?
This page uses Umm al-Qura University, Makkah, a common choice in Saudi Arabia. You can change it in the app.