City · Eastern Province
Prayer times in Hofuf
Muslims living in Hofuf can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Hofuf is a city in Saudi Arabia, in Eastern Province, with about 293,179 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.
Adhan times in Hofuf today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Umm al-Qura, Makkah method.
Hofuf prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Hofuf
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Hofuf on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:19 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 43 min, against only 10 h 34 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:26 PM and 8:05 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:34 AM and 11:49 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Hofuf and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:28 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:19 AM | 4:52 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:06 PM | 6:35 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:12 AM | 5:30 AM | 11:34 AM | 3:00 PM | 5:37 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:23 AM | 11:40 AM | 2:37 PM | 4:56 PM | 6:26 PM |
Compared with Riyadh, Dhuhr in Hofuf is called about 12 minutes earlier than in Riyadh, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 10 minutes earlier than in the capital. Hofuf is 302 km from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Hofuf and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Hofuf is at 248.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,088 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 248.2°.
Ramadan timetable for Hofuf
Ramadan in Hofuf: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:51 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:31 PM, roughly 12 h 29 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 39 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Hofuf
The coordinates of Hofuf are 25.3647° N and 49.5876° E. The nearest cities on our site are Al Mubarraz (5 km), Al Munayzilah (8 km), and Al Baţţālīyah (9 km). Dammam, the nearest administrative centre, is 130 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Eastern Province.
- Name
- Hofuf
- Local name
- Al Hufūf
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
- Population
- 293,179
- Coordinates
- 25.36467, 49.58764
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Umm al-Qura, Makkah
- Qibla direction
- 248.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,088 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Hofuf
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Hofuf comes roughly 81 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:27 PM instead of 3:06 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 Hofuf, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Hofuf
- Al Mubarraz5 km · north
- Al Munayzilah8 km · east
- Al Baţţālīyah9 km · north-east
- Aţ Ţaraf14 km · east
- Abqaiq64 km · north
- Dhahran115 km · north-east
- Khobar119 km · north-east
- Dammam130 km · north-east
Prayer times in Hofuf: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Hofuf?
The Qibla in Hofuf is 248.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,088 km away.
How long is the fast in Hofuf during Ramadan?
About 12 h 29 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Hofuf?
Fajr in Hofuf depends on the season: about 3:19 AM on 21 June and about 4:59 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Hofuf?
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 Hofuf?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:56 PM on 21 December and 6:35 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.