Fajr Prayer Time Today in Gulf Cities (2025)

Introduction

Talking about the Gulf region, here Muslims always observe Fajr also known as the dawn prayer daily before sunrise. Because we all know that sunrise differs city to city, Fajr times also differ across Riyadh, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha as well as Manama, Muscat, and Kuwait. These are the latest available Fajr timings for today in these cities. 

For the latest spiritual guidance, Gulf News delivers timely articles on prayer schedules and Islamic observances across the region, fostering community awareness and unity among Muslims. Reflecting on previous Fajr Prayer times from September 29, Riyadh started at 4:26 AM, Dubai and Abu Dhabi at 4:54 AM, Doha at 4:09 AM, Manama at 4:50 AM, Muscat at 4:41 AM, and Kuwait City at 4:19 AM, illustrating the subtle daily adjustments due to astronomical changes. This information empowers worshippers to adapt their routines seamlessly in these dynamic Gulf cities.

Fajr Times in Selected Gulf Cities

Notes & Caveats

• These times you are seeing in the table are approximate and totally based on trusted prayer databases as well as Islamic sites.
• Local mosques can give slightly different times as per their calculation method which can be angle of sun, twilight definitions, etc.

Why Timings Differ Across Cities

• Longitude & Latitude Differences: The more east or west a city is located, the much earlier or can be later dawn comes.
• Calculation Methods: Some regions still use different sun-angle rules to calculate their Fajr
• Local Adjustments: Mosques as well as councils can adjust times not very much but by a few minutes for practical reasons of the city.

Conclusion

Today in the Gulf region, people can see Fajr around 4:25 AM in Riyadh, 4:18 AM in Dubai with  4:34 AM in Abu Dhabi as well as 3:44 AM in Doha, and 4:17 AM in Kuwait City. It is necessary for you to use local mosque notices, announcements or trusted apps to know your area’s exact prayer schedule.