City · Medina Region
Prayer times in Yanbu
Residents of and visitors to Yanbu can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Yanbu is a city in Saudi Arabia, in Medina Region, with about 200,161 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically 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 Yanbu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Umm al-Qura, Makkah method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Yanbu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Yanbu by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Yanbu on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:10 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 38 min, compared with only 10 h 39 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:15 PM and 8:48 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:20 PM and 12:35 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Yanbu and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:39 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:10 AM | 5:41 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:49 PM | 7:18 PM | 8:48 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:43 AM | 7:06 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:25 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM |
Compared with Riyadh, Dhuhr in Yanbu comes about 34 minutes later than in Riyadh, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 33 minutes later than in the capital. Yanbu is 875 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Yanbu
The Qibla in Yanbu is at 148.3° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 347 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 148.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Yanbu
Ramadan in Yanbu: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:36 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:18 PM, roughly 12 h 32 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 37 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Yanbu
The coordinates of Yanbu are 24.0895° N and 38.0618° E. The closest places on our site are Badr Ḩunayn (82 km), Umluj (131 km), and Sulţānah (161 km). Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, the nearest administrative centre, is 163 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Medina Region.
- Name
- Yanbu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Medina Region, Saudi Arabia
- Population
- 200,161
- Coordinates
- 24.08954, 38.06180
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Umm al-Qura, Makkah
- Qibla direction
- 148.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 347 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Yanbu
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Yanbu is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:35 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 82 minutes around 21 June: 3:49 PM for the majority, 5:11 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Yanbu (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Yanbu
- Badr Ḩunayn82 km · south-east
- Umluj131 km · north-west
- Sulţānah161 km · east
- Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah163 km · east
- Rābigh175 km · south-east
- Thuwal228 km · south-east
- Khulayş251 km · south-east
- Al Ola280 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Yanbu
What is the Qibla direction in Yanbu?
The Qibla in Yanbu is 148.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 347 km away.
Do prayer times in Yanbu differ from Riyadh?
Yes. Yanbu is 875 km from Riyadh, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Yanbu comes roughly 34 minutes later than in Riyadh.
Which calculation method is used for Yanbu?
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 Maghrib in Yanbu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:45 PM on 21 December and 7:18 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Yanbu during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 32 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.