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Prayer times in Al Daayen
Salah times in Al Daayen (Qatar): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Al Daayen has 2 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Al Daayen
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Qatar Ministry of Awqaf method.
Prayer calendar for Al Daayen
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Al Daayen change through the year
Prayer times in Al Daayen change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:14 AM and Maghrib at 6:28 PM, for a day of 13 h 44 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 4:54 AM and Maghrib to 4:49 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 33 min. That is a difference of 3 h 11 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:22 AM | 5:39 AM | 11:42 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:14 AM | 4:44 AM | 11:36 AM | 2:59 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:07 AM | 5:23 AM | 11:27 AM | 2:53 PM | 5:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:54 AM | 6:16 AM | 11:32 AM | 2:29 PM | 4:49 PM | 6:19 PM |
Al Daayen is located 27 km north of Doha, so Dhuhr in Al Daayen practically coincides with Doha. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Al Daayen.
Qibla in Al Daayen and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Al Daayen is at 251.4° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,269 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 251.4°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Al Daayen
Ramadan in Al Daayen: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:46 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:23 PM, about 12 h 27 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 39 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Al Daayen on the map
Al Daayen is one of the regions of Qatar. Its main city, Al Daayen, lies at 25.5167° N, 51.4500° E. The region has 2 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Al Daayen
- Local name
- Baladīyat az̧ Z̧a‘āyin
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Qatar
- Coordinates
- 25.51667, 51.45000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Qatar Ministry of Awqaf
- Qibla direction
- 251.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,269 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Al Daayen
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Al Daayen comes about 81 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:20 PM instead of 2:59 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:42 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Al Daayen (UTC+3), wherever you are.
Salah times across Al Daayen
- Prayer times in Lusail198,600
- Az Za'ayin54,339
Prayer times near Al Daayen
- Umm Salal13 km · south-west
- Baladiyat ad Dawhah25 km · south
- Al Khor31 km · north-west
- Al-Shahaniya49 km · west
- Madinat ash Shamal58 km · north-west
- Al Wakrah75 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Al Daayen
How long is the fast in Al Daayen during Ramadan?
About 12 h 27 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Al Daayen differ from Doha?
Yes. Al Daayen is 27 km from Doha, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Al Daayen practically coincides with Doha.
What time is Fajr in Al Daayen?
Fajr in Al Daayen changes with the seasons: about 3:14 AM on 21 June and about 4:54 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Al Daayen?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:49 PM on 21 December and 6:28 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Al Daayen?
The Qibla in Al Daayen is 251.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,269 km away.