City · 'Asir Region
Prayer times in Sarāt ‘Abīdah
Residents of and visitors to Sarāt ‘Abīdah can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Sarāt ‘Abīdah is a city in Saudi Arabia, in 'Asir Region, with about 19,855 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Sarāt ‘Abīdah today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Umm al-Qura, Makkah method.
Prayer calendar for Sarāt ‘Abīdah
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sarāt ‘Abīdah change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Sarāt ‘Abīdah move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:08 AM on 21 June and 5:14 AM on 21 December, a shift of 1 h 06 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:37 PM and 6:46 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 13 min in the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 03 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:08 AM | 5:33 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:46 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:42 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:23 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:14 PM | 5:37 PM | 7:07 PM |
Sarāt ‘Abīdah lies 823 km south-west of Riyadh, so Dhuhr in Sarāt ‘Abīdah comes roughly 14 minutes later than in Riyadh. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Sarāt ‘Abīdah.
Finding the Qibla from Sarāt ‘Abīdah
The Qibla in Sarāt ‘Abīdah is at 317.5° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 507 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 317.5°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Sarāt ‘Abīdah
Ramadan in Sarāt ‘Abīdah: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:12 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:05 PM, about 12 h 43 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 26 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Sarāt ‘Abīdah
Sarāt ‘Abīdah is located at 18.0890° N, 43.1320° E, in 'Asir Region, in Saudi Arabia. The nearest administrative centre is Abhā, 68 km away. Nearby places include Khamis Mushait (48 km), Abhā (68 km), and Fayfā’ (90 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sarāt ‘Abīdah
- Type
- City
- Part of
- 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia
- Population
- 19,855
- Coordinates
- 18.08900, 43.13200
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Umm al-Qura, Makkah
- Qibla direction
- 317.5° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 507 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sarāt ‘Abīdah
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Sarāt ‘Abīdah comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:47 PM instead of 3:32 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:15 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Sarāt ‘Abīdah in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Sarāt ‘Abīdah
- Khamis Mushait48 km · north-west
- Abhā68 km · west
- Fayfā’90 km · south
- Ḑamad116 km · south
- Şabyā117 km · south-west
- Najran125 km · south-east
- Abū ‘Arīsh129 km · south
- Al Mash‘ilīyah146 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sarāt ‘Abīdah
What is the Qibla direction in Sarāt ‘Abīdah?
The Qibla in Sarāt ‘Abīdah is 317.5° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 507 km away.
How long is the fast in Sarāt ‘Abīdah during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 43 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Sarāt ‘Abīdah differ from Riyadh?
Yes. Sarāt ‘Abīdah is 823 km from Riyadh, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Sarāt ‘Abīdah comes roughly 14 minutes later than in Riyadh.
When is Maghrib in Sarāt ‘Abīdah?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:37 PM on 21 December and 6:46 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Sarāt ‘Abīdah?
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.