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Prayer times in Rābigh
This page shows today’s salah times in Rābigh, Mecca Region, 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 follow the Umm al-Qura, Makkah method, which is commonly used in Saudi Arabia.
Today’s prayer times in Rābigh
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Umm al-Qura, Makkah method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Rābigh
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Rābigh change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Rābigh on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:10 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 32 min, against only 10 h 44 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:14 PM and 8:42 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:16 PM and 12:31 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rābigh and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:12 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:35 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:10 AM | 5:40 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:44 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:37 AM | 7:00 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:23 PM | 5:44 PM | 7:14 PM |
Rābigh is located 806 km west of Riyadh, so Dhuhr in Rābigh is called roughly 31 minutes later than in Riyadh. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Rābigh.
Finding the Qibla from Rābigh
Qibla direction for Rābigh: 151.8° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 173 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Rābigh remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Rābigh during Ramadan
Ramadan in Rābigh: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:32 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:16 PM, about 12 h 34 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 34 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Rābigh
The coordinates of Rābigh are 22.7986° N and 39.0349° E. The nearest cities on our site are Thuwal (58 km), Khulayş (77 km), and Badr Ḩunayn (112 km). Mecca, the nearest administrative centre, is 173 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Mecca Region.
- Name
- Rābigh
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia
- Population
- 72,928
- Coordinates
- 22.79856, 39.03493
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Umm al-Qura, Makkah
- Qibla direction
- 151.8° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 173 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Rābigh
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Rābigh comes roughly 81 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:05 PM instead of 3:44 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:31 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Rābigh
- Thuwal58 km · south
- Khulayş77 km · south
- Badr Ḩunayn112 km · north
- Jeddah146 km · south
- Al Jumūm148 km · south-east
- Mecca173 km · south-east
- Yanbu175 km · north-west
- Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah195 km · north
Prayer times in Rābigh: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Rābigh?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:44 PM on 21 December and 7:12 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Rābigh differ from Riyadh?
Yes. Rābigh is 806 km from Riyadh, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Rābigh comes about 31 minutes later than in Riyadh.
Which calculation method is used for Rābigh?
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 Fajr in Rābigh?
Fajr in Rābigh depends on the season: about 4:10 AM on 21 June and about 5:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Rābigh?
The Qibla in Rābigh is 151.8° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 173 km away.