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Fajr Prayer Time Today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

04:10
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Fajr Timing in Riyadh

For today, Aug 26, 2026, the Fajr prayer in Riyadh starts at 04:10. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 04:11, marking a difference of 1 minute later due to the solar cycle.

Fajr is the dawn prayer, performed from the moment the first light appears in the sky until just before sunrise. It is the start of the spiritual day in Riyadh.

Positioned at 24.71° latitude, Riyadh experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Fajr to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of August, the solar path in Riyadh results in a shifting schedule. The Fajr window is moving 1 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Riyadh spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:14, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 00:53.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Riyadh:

Islamic Midnight

23:14

Last Third

00:53

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Riyadh typically start congregation 10–15 mins after the Adhan.


Intention (Niyyah)

"I intend to pray the Fard of Fajr for the sake of Allah."

Rakat Breakdown

Sunnah 2
Fard 2

Spiritual Gem

"The two Rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and all it contains. (Muslim)"

Nearby Riyadh Mosques

Live Data

Find a place for Fajr congregation in Riyadh.

Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

🕋 244°

Fajr Prayer in Riyadh — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers refreshed daily based on today's actual Fajr time, sunrise, sunset, and Hijri date in Riyadh.

What time is Fajr today in Riyadh?
Fajr in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia begins today (Wednesday, August 26, 2026) at 04:10 local time (Asia/Riyadh). This is the start of the dawn prayer window, which closes at sunrise.
When does the Fajr window end in Riyadh?
The Fajr window closes the moment the upper edge of the sun crosses the horizon at sunrise. Praying Fajr after sunrise means it is missed and must be made up as qada (make-up prayer) as soon as you remember. Tomorrow Fajr begins at 04:11.
Is it permissible to combine Fajr with another prayer?
No. Unlike Dhuhr/Asr or Maghrib/Isha — which classical scholars permit combining under specific conditions like travel or rain — Fajr is always offered in its own window. If you wake late, pray Fajr immediately as qada with the intention to make up the missed prayer.
What is the Hijri date today in Riyadh for Fajr?
Today corresponds to 13 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1448 AH in the Islamic Hijri calendar. The Fajr time of 04:10 reflects the dawn of this Hijri day in Riyadh.
How does today's Fajr time in Riyadh compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Fajr in Riyadh was at 04:10 local time — identical to today's 04:10. Year-over-year drift is sometimes zero when the leap-year alignment cancels out the typical solar shift.
How many rakat is Fajr prayer?
Fajr prayer consists of 2 Sunnah, 2 Fard (4 rakat in total). This breakdown follows the standard Sunni convention as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
What direction is the Qibla from Riyadh for Fajr?
From Riyadh, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 244° measured clockwise from true north. The same direction applies to every prayer of the day — only the time of Fajr changes daily.
What is the spiritual significance of Fajr?
The two Rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and all it contains. (Muslim)
Why is Fajr in congregation particularly emphasized?
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "Whoever prays Fajr in congregation, it is as if he has prayed the whole night" (Muslim). Fajr is the smallest prayer in size but among the weightiest in reward, marking the first conscious act of worship of each day.

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