City · Riyadh Region
Prayer times in Afif
Residents of and visitors to Afif can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Afif is a city in Saudi Arabia, in Riyadh Region, with about 45,525 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.
Adhan times in Afif today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Umm al-Qura, Makkah method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Afif
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Afif change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Afif on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:51 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 37 min, against only 10 h 40 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:56 PM and 8:29 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:01 PM and 12:16 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Afif and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:51 AM | 5:22 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:40 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:23 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:06 PM | 5:26 PM | 6:56 PM |
Compared with Riyadh, Dhuhr in Afif comes about 15 minutes later than in Riyadh, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 13 minutes later than in the capital. Afif is 391 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.
Qibla in Afif and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Afif is at 229.6° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 421 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 229.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Afif
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Afif is around 5:17 AM and iftar at 5:59 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 32 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:56 AM and iftar to 6:15 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Afif
Afif lies at 23.9065° N, 42.9172° E, in Riyadh Region, in Saudi Arabia. The nearest administrative centre is Buraidah, 289 km away. Nearby places include Ad Dawādimī (164 km), Mahd adh Dhahab (212 km), and Ar Rass (226 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
- Afif
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
- Population
- 45,525
- Coordinates
- 23.90650, 42.91724
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Umm al-Qura, Makkah
- Qibla direction
- 229.6° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 421 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Afif
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Afif is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:16 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 82 minutes around 21 June: 3:29 PM for the majority, 4:51 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Afif and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Afif
- Ad Dawādimī164 km · north-east
- Mahd adh Dhahab212 km · west
- Ar Rass226 km · north
- Al Khurmah240 km · south
- Al Badā’i‘ al Wusţá245 km · north
- Riyāḑ al Khabrā’249 km · north
- Al Khabrā’251 km · north
- Al Mithnab254 km · north-east
Prayer times in Afif: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Afif differ from Riyadh?
Yes. Afif is 391 km from Riyadh, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Afif is called about 15 minutes later than in Riyadh.
What is the Qibla direction in Afif?
The Qibla in Afif is 229.6° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 421 km away.
How long is the fast in Afif during Ramadan?
About 12 h 32 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Afif?
Fajr in Afif depends on the season: about 3:51 AM on 21 June and about 5:23 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Afif?
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.