City · Jazan Region
Prayer times in Abū ‘Arīsh
Muslims living in Abū ‘Arīsh can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Abū ‘Arīsh is a city in Saudi Arabia, in Jazan Region, with about 69,632 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Abū ‘Arīsh today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Umm al-Qura, Makkah method.
Abū ‘Arīsh prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Abū ‘Arīsh
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Abū ‘Arīsh on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:12 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 09 min, compared with only 11 h 07 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:10 PM and 8:15 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:01 PM and 12:16 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Abū ‘Arīsh and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:12 AM | 5:36 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:44 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:23 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:17 PM | 5:40 PM | 7:10 PM |
Compared with Riyadh, Dhuhr in Abū ‘Arīsh is called roughly 15 minutes later than in Riyadh, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute earlier than in the capital. Abū ‘Arīsh is 949 km from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Abū ‘Arīsh and distance to Makkah
In Abū ‘Arīsh you pray towards the north-west, at an angle of 328.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 587 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Abū ‘Arīsh and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Abū ‘Arīsh
Fasting in Abū ‘Arīsh, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:08 PM and imsak at 5:12 AM on the first day, 12 h 46 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:17 PM for a fast of 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Saudi Arabia.
About Abū ‘Arīsh
Abū ‘Arīsh is located at 16.9689° N, 42.8325° E, in Jazan Region, in Saudi Arabia. The nearest administrative centre is Jizan, 31 km away. Close by you will find Ḑamad (16 km), Şabyā (30 km), and Jizan (31 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Abū ‘Arīsh
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia
- Population
- 69,632
- Coordinates
- 16.96887, 42.83251
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Umm al-Qura, Makkah
- Qibla direction
- 328.0° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 587 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Abū ‘Arīsh
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Abū ‘Arīsh comes roughly 73 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:47 PM instead of 3:34 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:16 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Abū ‘Arīsh, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Abū ‘Arīsh
- Ḑamad16 km · north
- Şabyā30 km · north-west
- Jizan31 km · west
- Şāmitah43 km · south
- Fayfā’47 km · north-east
- Sarāt ‘Abīdah129 km · north
- Abhā143 km · north
- Khamis Mushait148 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Abū ‘Arīsh
When is Maghrib in Abū ‘Arīsh?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:40 PM on 21 December and 6:45 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Abū ‘Arīsh?
The Qibla in Abū ‘Arīsh is 328.0° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 587 km away.
When is Fajr in Abū ‘Arīsh?
Fajr in Abū ‘Arīsh depends on the season: about 4:12 AM on 21 June and about 5:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Abū ‘Arīsh?
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.
Do prayer times in Abū ‘Arīsh differ from Riyadh?
Yes. Abū ‘Arīsh is 949 km from Riyadh, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Abū ‘Arīsh is called roughly 15 minutes later than in Riyadh.