Prayer Times in Saudi Arabia by City
Get accurate daily prayer times for various cities across Saudi Arabia. Stay updated with the timings for Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayers in key locations.
Today Islamic Date
| Today Hijri date | 14 Rabi I 1446 Hijri |
|---|---|
| Gregorian date | September 17, 2024 |
| Solar Hijri date | 26 Sonbola (Virgo) 1402 Solar Hijri |
| Day | Tuesday |
Today Quranic Verses
[They will be told], "Do not cry this Day for one destruction but cry for much destruction."
~ Al-Furqan: 14 ~
Say, "He will give them life who produced them the first time; and He is, of all creation, Knowing."
~ Ya-Sin: 79 ~
Umm al-Qura Makkah Prayer Time Calculation Methods
Prayer, or Salah, is one of Islam’s Five Pillars, and accurate prayer times are essential for observance. In Saudi Arabia, the Umm al-Qura Makkah calendar is used to calculate accurate prayer times, which rely on specific astronomical and mathematical principles.
Salatalert.com displays prayer times based on this Prayer Time Calculation Method to ensure accurate and reliable timings for each prayer:
Calculation Methods:
- Fajr (Dawn Prayer): Calculated when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon, marking the faint light of dawn.
- Dhuhr (Noon Prayer): Determined at solar noon, when the sun crosses the meridian and starts to decline.
- Asr (Afternoon Prayer): Begins when an object’s shadow is equal to its height plus the noon shadow length.
- Maghrib (Sunset Prayer): Starts immediately after the sun sets below the horizon.
- Isha (Night Prayer): Calculated when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon, indicating complete darkness.
Modern technology enhances these calculations with precise algorithms and astronomical data, ensuring reliable prayer times for Muslims in Saudi Arabia. The blend of traditional Islamic principles and advanced techniques in the Umm al-Qura calendar helps the faithful perform their prayers accurately.