Capital city · Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Prayer times in Rabat
This page shows today’s salah times in Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs method, which is the usual reference in Morocco.
Today’s prayer times in Rabat
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Rabat
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Rabat
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Rabat on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:25 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 25 min, against only 9 h 53 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:46 PM and 9:20 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:25 PM and 12:40 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rabat and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:25 AM | 5:16 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:14 PM | 7:47 PM | 9:20 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:47 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:54 AM | 7:29 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:04 PM | 5:27 PM | 6:46 PM |
Rabat is the capital of Morocco, and its timetable often serves as the reference for the country. Keep in mind that cities further east pray earlier and cities in the west later, so check the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Morocco.
Finding the Qibla from Rabat
Qibla direction for Rabat: 94.6° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,757 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Rabat is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Rabat
Fasting in Rabat, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:09 PM and imsak at 5:39 AM on the first day, 12 h 20 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:35 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 17 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Morocco.
Rabat on the map
The coordinates of Rabat are 34.0133° N and 6.8326° W. The nearest cities on our site are Salé (5 km), Salé Al Jadida (9 km), and Temara (12 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Rabat-Salé-Kénitra.
- Name
- Rabat
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco
- Population
- 1,655,753
- Coordinates
- 34.01325, -6.83255
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 94.6° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,757 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Rabat
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Rabat is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:40 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:14 PM for the majority, 5:30 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Rabat (UTC), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Rabat
- Salé5 km · north-east
- Salé Al Jadida9 km · east
- Temara12 km · south-west
- El Harhoura12 km · south-west
- Bouknadel15 km · north-east
- Aïn Attig19 km · south-west
- Mers El Kheir19 km · south-west
- Tamesna23 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Rabat
When is Maghrib in Rabat?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:27 PM on 21 December and 7:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Rabat during Ramadan?
About 12 h 20 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Rabat?
The Qibla in Rabat is 94.6° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,757 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Rabat?
We use the Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs method: Fajr at 19° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
What time is Fajr in Rabat?
Fajr in Rabat changes with the seasons: about 3:25 AM on 21 June and about 5:54 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.