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Prayer times in Dhahran
This page shows today’s prayer times in Dhahran, Eastern Province, 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 Umm al-Qura, Makkah method, which is the usual reference in Saudi Arabia.
Adhan times in Dhahran today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Umm al-Qura, Makkah method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Dhahran
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Dhahran change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Dhahran on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:14 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 47 min, compared with only 10 h 30 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:22 PM and 8:05 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:32 AM and 11:47 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Dhahran and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:25 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:14 AM | 4:48 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:07 PM | 6:35 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:09 AM | 5:28 AM | 11:32 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:35 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:58 AM | 6:23 AM | 11:37 AM | 2:33 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:22 PM |
Dhahran lies 387 km north-east of Riyadh, so Dhuhr in Dhahran comes about 14 minutes earlier than in Riyadh. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Dhahran.
Qibla direction in Dhahran
The Qibla in Dhahran is at 244.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,177 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 244.8°.
Ramadan timetable for Dhahran
Ramadan in Dhahran: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:50 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:27 PM, roughly 12 h 28 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 41 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Dhahran is located
The coordinates of Dhahran are 26.2886° N and 50.1140° E. The closest places on our site are Khobar (9 km), Dammam (16 km), and Sayhāt (23 km). Dammam, the nearest administrative centre, is 16 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Eastern Province.
- Name
- Dhahran
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
- Population
- 99,540
- Coordinates
- 26.28864, 50.11396
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Umm al-Qura, Makkah
- Qibla direction
- 244.8° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,177 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Dhahran
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Dhahran is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:47 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 80 minutes around 21 June: 3:07 PM for the majority, 4:27 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Dhahran in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
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Prayer times in Dhahran: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Dhahran differ from Riyadh?
Yes. Dhahran is 387 km from Riyadh, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Dhahran comes roughly 14 minutes earlier than in Riyadh.
What is the Qibla direction in Dhahran?
The Qibla in Dhahran is 244.8° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,177 km away.
How long is the fast in Dhahran during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 28 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 Dhahran?
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.
What time is Fajr in Dhahran?
Fajr in Dhahran changes with the seasons: about 3:14 AM on 21 June and about 4:58 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.