City · Jazan Region
Prayer times in Ḑamad
This page shows today’s salah times in Ḑamad, Jazan Region, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Umm al-Qura, Makkah method, which is commonly used in Saudi Arabia.
Salah times in Ḑamad today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Umm al-Qura, Makkah method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ḑamad
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading the monthly timetable… | |||||||
Prayer times in Ḑamad by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ḑamad on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 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 Ḑamad 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 | 3:39 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:12 AM | 5:36 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:44 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:24 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:17 PM | 5:40 PM | 7:10 PM |
Ḑamad is located 938 km south-west of Riyadh, so Dhuhr in Ḑamad is called roughly 16 minutes later than in Riyadh. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ḑamad.
Qibla in Ḑamad and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Ḑamad is at 327.6° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 572 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 327.6°.
Ramadan timetable for Ḑamad
For those fasting in Ḑamad, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:08 PM and imsak at 5:13 AM on the first day, 12 h 45 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:17 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Saudi Arabia.
About Ḑamad
The coordinates of Ḑamad are 17.1043° N and 42.7816° E. The nearest cities on our site are Abū ‘Arīsh (16 km), Şabyā (17 km), and Jizan (34 km). Jizan, the nearest administrative centre, is 34 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Jazan Region.
- Name
- Ḑamad
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia
- Population
- 26,079
- Coordinates
- 17.10426, 42.78155
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Umm al-Qura, Makkah
- Qibla direction
- 327.6° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 572 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ḑamad
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ḑamad takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:16 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 73 minutes around 21 June: 3:35 PM for the majority, 4:48 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Ḑamad in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Ḑamad
- Abū ‘Arīsh16 km · south
- Şabyā17 km · west
- Jizan34 km · south-west
- Fayfā’43 km · north-east
- Şāmitah59 km · south
- Sarāt ‘Abīdah116 km · north
- Abhā127 km · north
- Khamis Mushait133 km · north
Prayer times in Ḑamad: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Ḑamad?
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.
How long is the fast in Ḑamad during Ramadan?
About 12 h 45 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Ḑamad?
Fajr in Ḑamad changes with the seasons: about 4:12 AM on 21 June and about 5:14 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Ḑamad differ from Riyadh?
Yes. Ḑamad is 938 km from Riyadh, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Ḑamad comes roughly 16 minutes later than in Riyadh.
What is the Qibla direction in Ḑamad?
The Qibla in Ḑamad is 327.6° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 572 km away.