City · Jazan Region
Prayer times in Fayfā’
Residents of and visitors to Fayfā’ can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Fayfā’ is a city in Saudi Arabia, in Jazan Region, with about 29,793 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Fayfā’
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Umm al-Qura, Makkah method.
Prayer calendar for Fayfā’
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Fayfā’ change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Fayfā’ on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:10 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 10 min, compared with only 11 h 06 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:08 PM and 8:14 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:00 PM and 12:15 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Fayfā’ and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:10 AM | 5:34 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:44 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:42 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:15 PM | 5:38 PM | 7:08 PM |
Fayfā’ is located 904 km south-west of Riyadh, so Dhuhr in Fayfā’ is called roughly 14 minutes later than in Riyadh. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Fayfā’.
Qibla in Fayfā’ and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Fayfā’ is at 323.5° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 577 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 323.5°.
Ramadan timetable for Fayfā’
For those fasting in Fayfā’, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:06 PM and imsak at 5:11 AM on the first day, 12 h 45 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:16 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.
Where Fayfā’ is located
Fayfā’ is located at 17.2806° N, 43.1374° E, in Jazan Region, in Saudi Arabia. The nearest administrative centre is Jizan, 76 km away. Nearby places include Ḑamad (43 km), Abū ‘Arīsh (47 km), and Şabyā (56 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Fayfā’
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia
- Population
- 29,793
- Coordinates
- 17.28060, 43.13735
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Umm al-Qura, Makkah
- Qibla direction
- 323.5° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 577 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Fayfā’
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Fayfā’ takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:15 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 73 minutes around 21 June: 3:33 PM for the majority, 4:46 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Fayfā’, check 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 Fayfā’
- Ḑamad43 km · south-west
- Abū ‘Arīsh47 km · south-west
- Şabyā56 km · west
- Jizan76 km · south-west
- Şāmitah79 km · south
- Sarāt ‘Abīdah90 km · north
- Najran108 km · east
- Khamis Mushait121 km · north
Prayer times in Fayfā’: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Fayfā’?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:38 PM on 21 December and 6:44 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Fayfā’?
Fajr in Fayfā’ changes with the seasons: about 4:10 AM on 21 June and about 5:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Fayfā’?
The Qibla in Fayfā’ is 323.5° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 577 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Fayfā’?
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 Fayfā’ during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 45 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.