Prayer times in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Today, Thursday 29 October 2026 (18 Jumada al-awwal 1448 AH). Umm al-Qura, Mecca method, standard Asr, times in Asia/Riyadh.
Prayer times
Umm al-Qura, Mecca · Asr Shafi'i / Maliki / Hanbali · Asia/Riyadh
- Fajr04:39Dawn prayer, before sunrise
- Sunrise05:58End of Fajr window, no prayer
- Dhuhr11:36Noon prayer, after sun crosses meridian
- Asr14:50Afternoon prayer (shadow = object length)
- Maghrib17:15Sunset prayer
- Isha18:45Night prayer, after twilight ends
Prayer times in Riyadh for the next 7 days
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 04:39 | 05:58 | 11:36 | 14:50 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Fri 30 Oct | 04:39 | 05:58 | 11:36 | 14:50 | 17:14 | 18:44 |
| Sat 31 Oct | 04:40 | 05:59 | 11:36 | 14:49 | 17:13 | 18:43 |
| Sun 1 Nov | 04:40 | 06:00 | 11:36 | 14:49 | 17:13 | 18:43 |
| Mon 2 Nov | 04:41 | 06:00 | 11:36 | 14:48 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
| Tue 3 Nov | 04:41 | 06:01 | 11:36 | 14:48 | 17:11 | 18:41 |
| Wed 4 Nov | 04:42 | 06:01 | 11:36 | 14:47 | 17:11 | 18:41 |
Which method is used for Riyadh
These times use the Umm al-Qura, Mecca method (Fajr at 18.5° of solar depression, Isha 90 minutes after Maghrib) and the standard Asr rule, the convention most communities in Saudi Arabia follow. Your mosque may publish times that differ by a few minutes if it follows another convention. To compare, open the live prayer-times finder and switch the method or the Asr school.
Qibla direction from Riyadh: 244.2° west-southwest (WSW), 793 km to Mecca →
Prayer times today in other cities in Saudi Arabia
- Jeddah Fajr 05:07 · Maghrib 17:48
- Makkah Fajr 05:04 · Maghrib 17:46
- Madinah Fajr 05:07 · Maghrib 17:43
- Dammam Fajr 04:26 · Maghrib 16:59
- Sulţānah Fajr 05:07 · Maghrib 17:43
- Buraydah Fajr 04:50 · Maghrib 17:24
- Ta’if Fajr 05:02 · Maghrib 17:44
- Tabuk Fajr 05:21 · Maghrib 17:51
- Ha'il Fajr 05:00 · Maghrib 17:31
- Najrān Fajr 04:45 · Maghrib 17:33
- Al Kharj Fajr 04:36 · Maghrib 17:13
- Khamis Mushait Fajr 04:51 · Maghrib 17:38
Sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Riyadh: sun times for Riyadh.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Fajr in Riyadh today?
Fajr in Riyadh today is at 04:39 local time (Asia/Riyadh). Sunrise is at 05:58, which ends the Fajr window. Umm al-Qura, Mecca method.
What time is Maghrib in Riyadh today?
Maghrib in Riyadh today is at 17:15, the moment of sunset, which is also when the fast is broken during Ramadan. Isha follows at 18:45.
Which calculation method do these prayer times use?
Umm al-Qura, Mecca, with the standard Asr rule, the convention most communities in Saudi Arabia follow: Fajr at 18.5° of solar depression, Isha 90 minutes after Maghrib. Other methods differ by a few minutes at Fajr and Isha; the live prayer-times finder lets you switch method and Asr school.
What is the Qibla direction from Riyadh?
From Riyadh the Qibla is 244.2° from true north (west-southwest), 793 km from the Kaaba in Mecca.