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Prayer times in Eastern Province
Prayer times in Eastern Province (Saudi Arabia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Eastern Province has 23 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Eastern Province
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Umm al-Qura, Makkah method.
Prayer calendar for Eastern Province
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Eastern Province change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Eastern Province move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:23 AM on 21 June and 4:56 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 33 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:59 PM and 6:31 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 37 min in the summer solstice and drops to 10 h 39 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:28 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:23 AM | 4:54 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:02 PM | 6:31 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:12 AM | 5:30 AM | 11:33 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:37 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:56 AM | 6:19 AM | 11:39 AM | 2:39 PM | 4:59 PM | 6:29 PM |
Eastern Province lies 321 km east of Riyadh, so Dhuhr in Eastern Province comes about 12 minutes earlier than in Riyadh. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Eastern Province.
Qibla direction in Eastern Province
The Qibla in Eastern Province is at 256.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,057 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 256.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Eastern Province
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Eastern Province is at about 4:50 AM and iftar at 5:32 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 32 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:29 AM and iftar to 5:47 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Eastern Province
Eastern Province is one of the regions of Saudi Arabia. Its main city, Eastern Province, is at 24.0000° N, 49.7500° E. The region has 23 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
- Eastern Province
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Saudi Arabia
- Coordinates
- 24.00000, 49.75000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Umm al-Qura, Makkah
- Qibla direction
- 256.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,057 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Eastern Province
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Eastern Province comes roughly 82 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:24 PM instead of 3:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:49 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Eastern Province, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Salah times across Eastern Province
- Prayer times in Dammam1,252,523
- Hofuf293,179
- Salah times Al Mubarraz290,802
- Hafar Al-Batin271,642
- Prayer times in Jubail237,274
- Khobar165,799
- Salah times Dhahran99,540
- Al Qaţīf98,259
- Prayer times in Tārūt85,371
- Sayhāt66,702
- Salah times King Faisal Military City65,000
- Ras Tanura62,314
- Prayer times in Al Khafjī54,857
- Şafwá45,876
- Salah times Raḩīmah41,188
- Abqaiq29,474
- Prayer times in Al ‘Awwāmīyah26,276
- King Khalid Military City25,356
- Salah times Aţ Ţaraf21,386
- Qaisumah20,685
- Prayer times in ‘Inak20,038
- Al Baţţālīyah16,606
- Salah times Al Munayzilah16,296
Prayer times near Eastern Province
- Riyadh Region441 km · west
- Najran Region687 km · south-west
- Al-Qassim Region717 km · north-west
- 'Asir Region886 km · south-west
- Ha'il Region913 km · north-west
- Mecca Region915 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Eastern Province
Which calculation method is used for Eastern Province?
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 Maghrib in Eastern Province?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:59 PM on 21 December and 6:31 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Eastern Province?
Fajr in Eastern Province changes with the seasons: about 3:23 AM on 21 June and about 4:56 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Eastern Province during Ramadan?
About 12 h 32 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Eastern Province?
The Qibla in Eastern Province is 256.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,057 km away.