Tahajjud
The night prayer — best performed in the last third of the night, right before the Fajr adhan.
7:57 PM
4:04 AM
Best time: 12:52 AM
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Prayer Times in Riyadh Today — 15 August 2026
Prayer times in Riyadh today (Gregorian: 15 August 2026, Hijri: 2 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448). The day begins at 4:04 AM with the Fajr adhan and ends at 7:57 PM with Isha. Sunrise is at 5:27 AM, and sunset with the Maghrib adhan is at 6:27 PM. Based on the current time in Riyadh, the next prayer is Fajr, due at 4:04 AM. Our site provides Riyadh prayer times updated live throughout the day.
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Fajr
4:04 AM
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Sunrise
5:27 AM
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Dhuhr
11:57 AM
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Asr
3:26 PM
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Maghrib
6:27 PM
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Isha
7:57 PM
Hijri Date How Prayer Times Are Calculated in Riyadh
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Extra Information
Hijri Date
2 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448
Latitude
24.7136° N
Longitude
46.6753° E
Time Zone
Asia/Riyadh (UTC+3)
Fajr Angle
18.5°
Isha Angle
90 minutes after Maghrib
Last updated: 2026-08-14 19:51
Nawafil Prayer Times in Riyadh
Besides the five obligatory prayers, there are recommended voluntary (nawafil) prayers with specific windows that shift daily along with Riyadh's prayer times. Below are today's windows for each.
Ishraq
Performed about 15–20 minutes after sunrise, once the sun has risen a spear's length above the horizon.
5:42 AM
6:02 AM
Best time: 5:42 AM
Duha (Chasht)
Spans from the end of Ishraq until shortly before Dhuhr, best performed once the sun's heat intensifies.
6:02 AM
11:47 AM
Best time: 6:02 AM
Awwabin
Performed right after Maghrib prayer, up until Isha begins.
6:27 PM
7:57 PM
Best time: 6:27 PM
Azan in Riyadh
The azan (call to prayer) is heard from Riyadh's mosques five times a day. The cards below explain today's timing for each adhan along with its source, and a similar schedule applies to Friday Prayer in Riyadh each week.
Fajr Azan in Riyadh
Fajr azan begins at true dawn, the first prayer of the day, when the darkness of night gives way to the first light of dawn.
«If people knew what reward lies in Isha and Fajr prayer, they would come to them even if they had to crawl.»
4:04 AM
Dhuhr Azan in Riyadh
Dhuhr begins once the sun passes its zenith. It's recommended to delay it slightly in extreme heat, easing the walk to the mosque.
«The intensity of heat is from the exhalation of Hellfire, so when it is severe, delay the prayer until it cools down.»
11:57 AM
Asr Azan in Riyadh
Asr begins roughly when an object's shadow equals its own length; the juristic schools differ slightly on the exact starting point.
«The Messenger of Allah would pray Asr while the sun was still high, white and bright.»
3:26 PM
Maghrib Azan in Riyadh
Maghrib begins immediately after sunset, and it is also the daily Iftar time throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
«The Prophet would pray Maghrib as soon as the sun set, once its upper edge had disappeared.»
6:27 PM
Isha Azan in Riyadh
Isha begins once the red twilight disappears from the western horizon — the last adhan of the day.
«I am the most knowledgeable of people about the time of this prayer — the Messenger of Allah would pray it when the moon set on its third night.»
7:57 PM
Factors Affecting Prayer Times in Riyadh
Prayer times shift by a few minutes every day — not randomly, but as the result of two main astronomical factors.
Astronomical Calculations
Prayer times are calculated from the sun's actual position relative to Riyadh's horizon — each prayer corresponds to a specific solar angle.
Seasonal Changes
Day and night length shift with the seasons — Fajr comes earlier and Isha later in summer, and the reverse in winter.
In Summer
- Fajr is very early (around 3:30 AM)
- Days are long, nights are short
- Isha is late (around 9:00 PM)
- A relatively short gap between Maghrib and Isha
In Winter
- Fajr is relatively late (around 5:45 AM)
- Days are short, nights are long
- Isha is early (around 6:30 PM)
- A longer gap between Maghrib and Isha
The Importance of Prayer in Islam
The second pillar of Islam
Prayer is the second pillar of Islam after the two testimonies of faith. Allah made it obligatory on every sane, adult Muslim five times a day, within fixed windows — praying before or deliberately delaying past them is not valid.
When you have completed the prayer, remember Allah standing, sitting, or lying on your sides. And when you become secure, re-establish [regular] prayer. Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times.
Why Precise Timing Matters
Every prayer has an astronomically defined start and end: Fajr must be prayed before sunrise, Maghrib right after sunset. Knowing these boundaries precisely each day is what ensures prayer is performed on time.
The Merit of Congregational Prayer
Praying in congregation at the mosque is 27 times greater in reward than praying alone, as reported in hadith — and it also strengthens bonds within the Muslim community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do prayer times change daily in Riyadh?
Prayer times shift by a few minutes each day because of Earth's orbit around the sun, which gradually changes sunrise and sunset times year-round. We update the schedule daily using precise astronomical data for Riyadh's location.
How Prayer Times Are Calculated in RiyadhCan I check prayer times for upcoming days or months?
Yes — the table above automatically shows the rest of the current month, and you can also check any other specific date.
Does the service cover cities other than Riyadh?
The site currently focuses exclusively on Riyadh to ensure the highest accuracy, with possible expansion to other cities in future updates.
Which juristic school is used to calculate Asr?
You can choose between the Shafi and Hanafi schools for calculating the start of Asr from the settings above; Shafi is the default.
Where does the prayer time data come from?
Prayer times are sourced from the Aladhan API, a trusted platform offering accurate calculations using several globally recognized methods, including the Umm al-Qura method used officially in Saudi Arabia.
A full breakdown of the available calculation methodsHow do I know today's Hijri date in Riyadh?
Today's Hijri date appears automatically in the prayer-times summary above, and you can also convert any Gregorian or Hijri date using our dedicated Hijri date tool.
Open the Hijri date toolWhen is Friday prayer held in Riyadh?
Friday prayer in Riyadh is usually held close to the Dhuhr adhan. Some major mosques get very crowded, so it's best to arrive early to secure a spot and hear the sermon from the start.
Full details on Friday prayer in RiyadhDoes the site provide a Ramadan timetable?
Yes, we provide a complete Ramadan timetable for Suhoor and Iftar times in Riyadh.
View Riyadh's Ramadan timetableWhat is the Qibla direction from Riyadh?
The Qibla direction from Riyadh is approximately southwest (around 244 degrees from north), calculated astronomically toward the Kaaba in Mecca, roughly 790 km away.
Use the Qibla Direction Tool