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Prayer times in Raqqa
Looking for the prayer times in Raqqa? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Raqqa, Raqqa Governorate. Every figure is computed for 35.9528° N, 39.0079° E, so the times reflect Raqqa itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Raqqa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Raqqa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Raqqa by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Raqqa on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:18 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 36 min, compared with only 9 h 43 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:40 PM and 9:26 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:16 PM and 12:32 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Raqqa and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:18 AM | 5:08 AM | 12:26 PM | 4:15 PM | 7:44 PM | 9:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:47 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:58 AM | 7:30 AM | 12:22 PM | 2:56 PM | 5:13 PM | 6:40 PM |
Compared with Damascus, Dhuhr in Raqqa comes roughly 11 minutes earlier than in Damascus, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 4 minutes earlier than in the capital. Raqqa is 369 km away from the capital, towards the north-east. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Raqqa and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Raqqa is at 177.0° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,618 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 177.0°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Raqqa
Fasting in Raqqa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:58 PM and imsak at 5:42 AM on the first day, 12 h 06 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:26 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Syria.
About Raqqa
Raqqa lies at 35.9528° N, 39.0079° E, in Raqqa Governorate, in Syria. Close by you will find Al-Tabqa (43 km), Manbij (114 km), and Dayr Ḩāfir (119 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Raqqa
- Local name
- Ar Raqqah
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Raqqa Governorate, Syria
- Population
- 531,952
- Coordinates
- 35.95283, 39.00788
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 177.0° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,618 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Raqqa
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Raqqa comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:31 PM instead of 4:15 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:32 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
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Prayer times near Raqqa
- Al-Tabqa43 km · west
- Manbij114 km · north-west
- Dayr Ḩāfir119 km · west
- ‘Ayn al ‘Arab120 km · north-west
- Dayr az Zawr123 km · south-east
- Jarābulus131 km · north-west
- Tādif140 km · west
- Kabbasin140 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Raqqa
What is the Qibla direction in Raqqa?
The Qibla in Raqqa is 177.0° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,618 km away.
How long is the fast in Raqqa during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Raqqa?
Fajr in Raqqa depends on the season: about 3:18 AM on 21 June and about 5:58 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Raqqa differ from Damascus?
Yes. Raqqa is 369 km from Damascus, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Raqqa is called roughly 11 minutes earlier than in Damascus.
When is Maghrib in Raqqa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:13 PM on 21 December and 7:44 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.