City · Riyadh Region
Prayer times in Shaqra
This page shows today’s salah times in Shaqra, Riyadh 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Umm al-Qura, Makkah method, which is the usual reference in Saudi Arabia.
Today’s prayer times in Shaqra
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Umm al-Qura, Makkah method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Shaqra
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading the monthly timetable… | |||||||
Prayer times in Shaqra by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Shaqra on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:37 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 43 min, compared with only 10 h 34 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:44 PM and 8:22 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:51 AM and 12:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shaqra and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:45 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:37 AM | 5:09 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:23 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:29 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:40 AM | 11:57 AM | 2:54 PM | 5:14 PM | 6:44 PM |
Compared with Riyadh, Dhuhr in Shaqra comes roughly 6 minutes later than in Riyadh, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 7 minutes later than in the capital. Shaqra is 155 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Shaqra
From Shaqra you pray towards the south-west, at an angle of 233.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 698 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Shaqra and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Shaqra
For those fasting in Shaqra, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:48 PM and imsak at 5:08 AM on the first day, 12 h 30 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:05 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Saudi Arabia.
Where Shaqra is located
Shaqra lies at 25.2402° N, 45.2510° E, in Riyadh Region, in Saudi Arabia. The nearest administrative centre is Riyadh, 160 km away. Close by you will find Ad Dawādimī (119 km), Al Mithnab (124 km), and Az Zulfī (126 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Shaqra
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
- Population
- 32,215
- Coordinates
- 25.24019, 45.25104
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Umm al-Qura, Makkah
- Qibla direction
- 233.6° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 698 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Shaqra
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Shaqra comes roughly 81 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:44 PM instead of 3:23 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:07 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Shaqra and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Shaqra
- Ad Dawādimī119 km · south-west
- Al Mithnab124 km · north-west
- Az Zulfī126 km · north
- Ad Dir‘īyah141 km · east
- Unaizah158 km · north-west
- Riyadh160 km · east
- Al Badā’i‘ al Wusţá173 km · north-west
- Buraidah176 km · north-west
Prayer times in Shaqra: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Shaqra during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 30 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Shaqra?
Fajr in Shaqra depends on the season: about 3:37 AM on 21 June and about 5:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Shaqra differ from Riyadh?
Yes. Shaqra is 155 km from Riyadh, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Shaqra is called about 6 minutes later than in Riyadh.
What is the Qibla direction in Shaqra?
The Qibla in Shaqra is 233.6° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 698 km away.
When is Maghrib in Shaqra?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:14 PM on 21 December and 6:52 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.