Regional capital · Baladiyat ar Rayyan
Prayer times in Al Rayyan
This page shows today’s prayer times in Al Rayyan, Baladiyat ar Rayyan, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Qatar Ministry of Awqaf method, which is commonly used in Qatar.
Today’s prayer times in Al Rayyan
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Qatar Ministry of Awqaf method.
Prayer calendar for Al Rayyan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Al Rayyan change through the year
Prayer times in Al Rayyan vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:15 AM and Maghrib at 6:27 PM, for a day of 13 h 43 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 4:53 AM and Maghrib to 4:49 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 34 min. That is a difference of 3 h 09 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:23 AM | 5:39 AM | 11:42 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:15 AM | 4:45 AM | 11:36 AM | 2:59 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:57 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 | 4:53 AM | 6:15 AM | 11:32 AM | 2:30 PM | 4:49 PM | 6:19 PM |
Al Rayyan is very close to Doha (11 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Al Rayyan comes at almost exactly the same time as Doha. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable with confidence.
Qibla in Al Rayyan and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Al Rayyan is at 252.4° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,259 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 252.4°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Al Rayyan
Fasting in Al Rayyan, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:23 PM and imsak at 4:46 AM on the first day, 12 h 27 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:40 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Qatar.
About Al Rayyan
The coordinates of Al Rayyan are 25.2919° N and 51.4244° E. The nearest cities on our site are Mu‘aydhir Rawḑat Rāshid (4 km), Doha (11 km), and Nu‘ayjah (12 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Baladiyat ar Rayyan.
- Name
- Al Rayyan
- Local name
- Ar Rayyān
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Baladiyat ar Rayyan, Qatar
- Population
- 272,465
- Coordinates
- 25.29194, 51.42444
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Qatar Ministry of Awqaf
- Qibla direction
- 252.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,259 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Al Rayyan
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Al Rayyan 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.
If you are travelling to Al Rayyan, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Al Rayyan
- Mu‘aydhir Rawḑat Rāshid4 km · south-west
- Doha11 km · east
- Nu‘ayjah12 km · south-east
- Umm Şalāl Muḩammad14 km · north
- Lusail16 km · north-east
- Umm Slal Ali20 km · north
- Ash Shihaniyah22 km · north-west
- Al Wakrah22 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Al Rayyan
What is the Qibla direction in Al Rayyan?
The Qibla in Al Rayyan is 252.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,259 km away.
When is Maghrib in Al Rayyan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:49 PM on 21 December and 6:27 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Al Rayyan?
We use the Qatar Ministry of Awqaf method: Fajr at 18° and Isha 90 minutes after Maghrib. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
Do prayer times in Al Rayyan differ from Doha?
Hardly: Al Rayyan is only 11 km from Doha, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
When is Fajr in Al Rayyan?
Fajr in Al Rayyan depends on the season: about 3:15 AM on 21 June and about 4:53 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.