Prayer Times in Thuwal Today – Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib & Isha

Thursday 27 August, 2026 — 13 Rabiʻ I, 1448

Today's prayer times for Thuwal, Mecca Region — Fajr, sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, with the calculation method and the monthly timetable.
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Umm al-Qura University, Makkah

What are the prayer times in Thuwal today?

Today in Thuwal: Fajr 4:46 AM, sunrise 6:05 AM, Dhuhr 12:25 PM, Asr 3:51 PM, Maghrib 6:45 PM and Isha 8:15 PM. All times are for Thuwal's own coordinates in the Asia/Riyadh timezone, calculated by the Umm al-Qura University, Makkah method.

What time is Fajr in Thuwal today?

Fajr begins at 4:46 AM in Thuwal today and ends at sunrise, 6:05 AM. During Ramadan, sehri ends at 4:43 AM — a few minutes before Fajr, as printed calendars have it.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Thuwal today?

In Thuwal the sun rises at 6:05 AM and sets at 6:45 PM today, giving 12h 40m of daylight. Sunrise ends the Fajr window and sunset begins Maghrib, so both are prayer boundaries as well as points in the day.

What time is Dhuhr in Thuwal today?

Dhuhr begins at 12:25 PM in Thuwal today, once the sun has passed its highest point, and lasts until Asr at 3:51 PM.

What time is Jummah prayer in Thuwal?

Jummah is prayed in the Dhuhr window, which in Thuwal runs from 12:25 PM until 3:51 PM today. The exact time is set by each mosque, not by calculation — most in this area begin between one and two hours after Dhuhr starts. Ask your own mosque; this page can only tell you the window it must fall within.

What time is Asr in Thuwal today?

Asr begins at 3:51 PM in Thuwal today and lasts until Maghrib at 6:45 PM. This page uses the Standard (Shafi‘i, Maliki, Hanbali) position; the other reckoning gives a different time — see the question below.

What time is Maghrib in Thuwal today?

Maghrib begins at 6:45 PM in Thuwal today, at sunset, and lasts until Isha at 8:15 PM. In Ramadan this is also when the fast is broken.

What time is Isha in Thuwal today?

Isha begins at 8:15 PM in Thuwal today. Islamic midnight falls at 12:25 AM, and the preferred time for Isha ends there.

When should Witr be prayed in Thuwal?

Witr is prayed after Isha, which begins at 8:15 PM in Thuwal, and remains valid until Fajr at 4:46 AM. If you intend to pray Tahajjud, it is better to leave Witr until the end of the night; otherwise pray it before sleeping.

What time is Tahajjud in Thuwal tonight?

The last third of the night in Thuwal begins at 1:25 AM tonight and runs until Fajr at 4:46 AM, which is the most virtuous time for Tahajjud. Islamic midnight is 12:25 AM.

What time is Ishraq and Duha in Thuwal today?

In Thuwal today Ishraq begins at 6:20 AM, about fifteen minutes after sunrise at 6:05 AM, once the sun has fully risen. Duha (Chasht) follows from 6:25 AM and lasts until shortly before Dhuhr at 12:25 PM.

When does sehri end and iftar begin in Thuwal?

Sehri ends at 4:43 AM in Thuwal and iftar is at 6:45 PM. Sehri ends when Fajr begins; the time shown subtracts a few minutes as a precaution, which is the common practice in printed Ramadan calendars.

Which times is prayer forbidden in Thuwal?

Voluntary prayer is withheld during three short windows in Thuwal today: While the sun rises (6:05 AM – 6:20 AM); When the sun is at its highest (12:15 PM – 12:25 PM); While the sun sets (6:30 PM – 6:45 PM). Obligatory prayers being made up are a separate question — ask a scholar.

What is the difference between the Shafi‘i and Hanafi Asr times in Thuwal?

In Thuwal today, Asr begins at 3:51 PM by the standard position (Shafi‘i, Maliki, Hanbali) and at 4:56 PM by the Hanafi position. The standard position starts Asr when an object's shadow equals its own length; the Hanafi position waits until twice its length. Both are transmitted positions, and the gap between them changes with the season and the latitude.

Which calculation method is used for Thuwal?

These times use the Umm al-Qura University, Makkah method with the Standard (Shafi‘i, Maliki, Hanbali) position for Asr. The method sets the sun-depression angles for Fajr and Isha; different methods can differ by several minutes, which is why the one in use is named on the page rather than left implicit.

How accurate are the prayer times for Thuwal?

They are computed astronomically from Thuwal's coordinates and the Asia/Riyadh timezone, and are typically within a minute or two of a local mosque timetable. Where they differ, your mosque is the one to follow — it may apply a local precaution this calculation does not.

Which direction is the Qibla from Thuwal?

The Qibla from Thuwal is 142.3° measured clockwise from true north, which is towards the south-east. Compass apps show magnetic north, which differs from true north by a few degrees in most places.

What are tomorrow's prayer times in Thuwal?

Tomorrow in Thuwal Fajr begins at 4:46 AM and Maghrib at 6:45 PM. The times shift by a minute or two each day as the sun moves, which is why the monthly timetable below is worth keeping rather than a single day.

How do I get the monthly prayer timetable for Thuwal?

The full August 2026 timetable for Thuwal is on this page, one row per day with Fajr, sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha. Use Print or Download PDF above it to save or wall-mount it, and switch to the sehri and iftar columns during Ramadan.