Region · Saudi Arabia
Prayer times in 'Asir Region
Salah times in 'Asir Region (Saudi Arabia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. 'Asir Region has 8 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in 'Asir Region
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Umm al-Qura, Makkah method.
Prayer calendar for 'Asir Region
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in 'Asir Region by season
Prayer times in 'Asir Region vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:05 AM and Maghrib at 6:49 PM, for a day of 13 h 17 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:16 AM and Maghrib to 5:35 PM, and the day is just 10 h 59 min. The difference 2 h 18 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 | 4:58 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:05 AM | 5:31 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:49 PM | 8:19 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:42 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:24 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:14 PM | 5:35 PM | 7:05 PM |
'Asir Region lies 728 km south-west of Riyadh, so Dhuhr in 'Asir Region is called about 15 minutes later than in Riyadh. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in 'Asir Region.
Qibla in 'Asir Region and distance to Makkah
From 'Asir Region you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 308.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 412 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of 'Asir Region and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in 'Asir Region
Ramadan in 'Asir Region: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:13 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:05 PM, roughly 12 h 41 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 28 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
'Asir Region on the map
'Asir Region is one of the regions of Saudi Arabia. Its main city, 'Asir Region, lies at 19.1500° N, 42.9500° E. The region has 8 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- 'Asir Region
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Saudi Arabia
- Coordinates
- 19.15000, 42.95000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Umm al-Qura, Makkah
- Qibla direction
- 308.3° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 412 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in 'Asir Region
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in 'Asir Region comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:48 PM instead of 3:32 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:16 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in 'Asir Region and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in 'Asir Region
- Prayer times in Khamis Mushait387,553
- Abhā210,886
- Salah times Bisha115,537
- Sabt Al Alaya100,000
- Prayer times in Bariq75,351
- Ranyah45,942
- Salah times An Nimas24,153
- Sarāt ‘Abīdah19,855
Prayer times near 'Asir Region
- Al Bahah Region195 km · north-west
- Jazan Region204 km · south
- Mecca Region330 km · north-west
- Najran Region425 km · east
- Riyadh Region511 km · north-east
- Medina Region732 km · north-west
Prayer times in 'Asir Region: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in 'Asir Region?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:35 PM on 21 December and 6:49 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in 'Asir Region?
The Qibla in 'Asir Region is 308.3° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 412 km away.
How long is the fast in 'Asir Region during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 41 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for 'Asir Region?
We use the Umm al-Qura, Makkah method: Fajr at 18.5° and Isha 90 minutes after Maghrib. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
When is Fajr in 'Asir Region?
Fajr in 'Asir Region depends on the season: about 4:05 AM on 21 June and about 5:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.