Fajr Prayer time today – Riyadh, Dubai, Abi Dhabi, Doha, Manama, Muscat, Kuwait

Fajr Prayer time today – Riyadh, Dubai, Abi Dhabi, Doha, Manama, Muscat, Kuwait
Here is an overview of Fajr (pre-dawn) prayer times today in several Gulf cities with respect to its timings.

For those following religious observances, Gulf News often features comprehensive guides on daily prayer schedules across the region, emphasizing cultural significance and community unity. Comparing previous Fajr Prayer times from recent days shows minimal shifts due to the autumn equinox, with Riyadh’s timing advancing by about 2 minutes weekly. These resources help worshippers maintain consistency in their routines amid varying urban lifestyles.

Fajr Prayer Time Today

• Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: 04:25 AM
•  Dubai, UAE: 04:51 AM
• Abu Dhabi, UAE: 04:55 AM
• Doha, Qatar: 04:18 AM
•  Manama, Bahrain: 04:08 AM
•  Muscat, Oman: 04:39 AM
• Kuwait City, Kuwait: 04:17 AM

Understanding Fajr Timing & Differences

What is Fajr?

Fajr is the obligatory daily prayers of Islam. It is performed after the true dawn (when light begins to appear horizontally) and before sunrise

Why times vary across cities

Geographic location: It is affected by the latitude, longitude, and altitude. They influence when dawn appears, so places farther from the equator will see different times.
Calculation methods: Different Islamic authorities (Umm al-Qura, Muslim World League, University of Islamic Sciences, etc.) use slightly different angles for determining the start of twilight which results in minute differences.
Local conventions / adjustments: Some cities may adjust timings slightly for practical purposes (e.g. rounding, safety, local decree).

Comparing the cities

• Among the listed cities, Manama has the earliest Fajr start (04:08 AM), reflecting its geographic position and twilight onset there.
• The timings of Fajr in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are late (04:55 AM and 04:51 AM, respectively). It is probably due to their longitude (further east) and the calculation method used locally.
• Riyadh, Doha, Muscat fall in between these extremes.
Despite being in the same general region (Gulf / Arabian Peninsula), even a difference of 10–30 can matter for planning. It is specially during Ramadan or among communities observing strict prayer schedules.