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Prayer times in Al ‘Awwāmīyah
This page shows today’s prayer times in Al ‘Awwāmīyah, Eastern Province, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Umm al-Qura, Makkah method, which is commonly used in Saudi Arabia.
Today’s prayer times in Al ‘Awwāmīyah
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Umm al-Qura, Makkah method.
Prayer calendar for Al ‘Awwāmīyah
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Al ‘Awwāmīyah change through the year
Prayer times in Al ‘Awwāmīyah vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:13 AM and Maghrib at 6:36 PM, giving a day of 13 h 49 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 4:59 AM and Maghrib to 4:52 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 28 min. That is a difference of 3 h 20 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 | 4:25 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:13 AM | 4:47 AM | 11:42 AM | 3:08 PM | 6:36 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:09 AM | 5:29 AM | 11:33 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:36 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:24 AM | 11:38 AM | 2:33 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:22 PM |
Al ‘Awwāmīyah is located 391 km north-east of Riyadh, so Dhuhr in Al ‘Awwāmīyah comes roughly 13 minutes earlier than in Riyadh. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Al ‘Awwāmīyah.
Qibla in Al ‘Awwāmīyah and distance to Makkah
In Al ‘Awwāmīyah you pray towards the south-west, at an angle of 243.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,180 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Al ‘Awwāmīyah 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 Al ‘Awwāmīyah
For those fasting in Al ‘Awwāmīyah, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:27 PM and imsak at 4:50 AM on the first day, 12 h 27 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:45 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Saudi Arabia.
About Al ‘Awwāmīyah
The coordinates of Al ‘Awwāmīyah are 26.5914° N and 49.9795° E. The nearest cities on our site are Al Qaţīf (4 km), Tārūt (6 km), and Şafwá (7 km). Dammam, the nearest administrative centre, is 21 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Eastern Province.
- Name
- Al ‘Awwāmīyah
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
- Population
- 26,276
- Coordinates
- 26.59144, 49.97951
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Umm al-Qura, Makkah
- Qibla direction
- 243.0° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,180 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Al ‘Awwāmīyah
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Al ‘Awwāmīyah comes roughly 80 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:28 PM instead of 3:08 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:48 AM 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. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Al ‘Awwāmīyah and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Al ‘Awwāmīyah: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Al ‘Awwāmīyah?
Fajr in Al ‘Awwāmīyah changes with the seasons: about 3:13 AM on 21 June and about 4:59 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Al ‘Awwāmīyah during Ramadan?
About 12 h 27 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Al ‘Awwāmīyah?
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 Al ‘Awwāmīyah?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:52 PM on 21 December and 6:36 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Al ‘Awwāmīyah differ from Riyadh?
Yes. Al ‘Awwāmīyah is 391 km from Riyadh, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Al ‘Awwāmīyah is called roughly 13 minutes earlier than in Riyadh.