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Prayer times in Mecca

Today's fajr, dhuhr, asr, maghrib and isha times for Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

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Mecca prayer times

Method: Umm al-Qura, Mecca
  • Fajr الفجر 04:42
  • Sunrise الشروق 06:00
  • Dhuhr الظهر 12:25
  • Asr العصر 15:48
  • Maghrib المغرب 18:48
  • Isha العشاء 20:18

Times are illustrative. Open Sajjada for live, location-accurate timings, notifications, and the qibla from where you are.

About prayer times in Mecca

Sajjada uses the Umm al-Qura University calculation method for Mecca and the rest of Saudi Arabia, matching the official Saudi timings.

The five daily prayers

The five salah are the spine of a Muslim's day: Fajr before dawn, Dhuhr after the sun passes its zenith, Asr in the afternoon, Maghrib just after sunset, and Isha at night. Each is a window, you have until the next prayer begins to offer it, though earlier is always better.

Calculation method matters

Different parts of the Muslim world use different methods to determine Fajr and Isha, the times where the sun is below the horizon and angles vary. Local mosques in Saudi Arabia typically follow the Umm al-Qura, Mecca method, which is what Sajjada uses by default for Mecca. You can switch to any of the other major methods (ISNA, Muslim World League, Umm al-Qura, and others) in the app's settings.

The qibla from Mecca

From Mecca, the qibla, the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, can be found instantly with the Sajjada compass. The app uses your phone's magnetometer and calibrates against your current GPS position for accuracy.

Common questions

Prayer times in Mecca FAQs

What time is Fajr in Mecca today?
Fajr in Mecca today is at 04:42. Sajjada uses the Umm al-Qura, Mecca calculation method by default, you can change this in the app's settings to match your local mosque.
What time is Maghrib in Mecca today?
Maghrib in Mecca today is at 18:48, set just after sunset. Maghrib is the shortest prayer window, it ends when the twilight disappears and Isha begins.
Which calculation method should I use for Mecca?
Sajjada defaults to the Umm al-Qura, Mecca method for Mecca because it matches most local mosques. If your mosque follows a different method (for example ISNA, Muslim World League, or Umm al-Qura), you can switch in Settings → Calculation Method.
How accurate are these prayer times?
The times on this page are illustrative. Inside the Sajjada app, prayer times are calculated live from your exact GPS location using the calculation method you choose, typically accurate to within a minute of what your local mosque announces.

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