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Prayer times in Raḩīmah
This page shows today’s prayer times in Raḩīmah, 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 use the Umm al-Qura, Makkah method, which is the usual reference in Saudi Arabia.
Prayer times in Raḩīmah today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Umm al-Qura, Makkah method.
Prayer calendar for Raḩīmah
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Raḩīmah change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Raḩīmah on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:12 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 49 min, against only 10 h 28 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:22 PM and 8:06 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:32 AM and 11:47 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Raḩīmah and can differ by a minute or two 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 | 3:12 AM | 4:47 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:08 PM | 6:36 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:09 AM | 5:28 AM | 11:32 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:36 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:24 AM | 11:38 AM | 2:32 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:22 PM |
Compared with Riyadh, Dhuhr in Raḩīmah comes roughly 14 minutes earlier than in Riyadh, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 9 minutes earlier than in the capital. Raḩīmah is 405 km away from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Raḩīmah
The Qibla in Raḩīmah is at 242.7° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,193 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 242.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Raḩīmah
Ramadan in Raḩīmah: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should 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, about 12 h 27 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; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Raḩīmah is located
The coordinates of Raḩīmah are 26.7079° N and 50.0619° E. The closest places on our site are Ras Tanura (less than 1 km), Şafwá (12 km), and Tārūt (15 km). Dammam, the nearest administrative centre, is 31 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Eastern Province.
- Name
- Raḩīmah
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
- Population
- 41,188
- Coordinates
- 26.70791, 50.06194
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Umm al-Qura, Makkah
- Qibla direction
- 242.7° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,193 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Raḩīmah
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Raḩīmah comes roughly 80 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:28 PM instead of 3:08 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:47 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Raḩīmah (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Raḩīmah
- Ras Tanuraless than 1 km · east
- Şafwá12 km · south-west
- Tārūt15 km · south
- Al ‘Awwāmīyah15 km · south-west
- Al Qaţīf17 km · south
- ‘Inak21 km · south
- Sayhāt25 km · south
- Dammam31 km · south
Prayer times in Raḩīmah: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Raḩīmah during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 27 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 Raḩīmah?
The Qibla in Raḩīmah is 242.7° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,193 km away.
What time is Fajr in Raḩīmah?
Fajr in Raḩīmah depends on the season: about 3:12 AM on 21 June and about 4:59 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Raḩīmah?
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 Raḩīmah differ from Riyadh?
Yes. Raḩīmah is 405 km from Riyadh, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Raḩīmah comes roughly 14 minutes earlier than in Riyadh.