Fasting Duration
Calculated from Fajr to Maghrib today.
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 3 | 04:25 AM | 05:47 AM | 12:24 PM | 03:46 PM | 06:58 PM | 08:15 PM |
| Tue, Aug 4 | 04:26 AM | 05:48 AM | 12:24 PM | 03:46 PM | 06:57 PM | 08:14 PM |
| Wed, Aug 5 | 04:26 AM | 05:48 AM | 12:24 PM | 03:46 PM | 06:57 PM | 08:13 PM |
| Thu, Aug 6 | 04:27 AM | 05:49 AM | 12:23 PM | 03:46 PM | 06:56 PM | 08:12 PM |
| Fri, Aug 7 | 04:28 AM | 05:49 AM | 12:23 PM | 03:47 PM | 06:55 PM | 08:12 PM |
| Sat, Aug 8 | 04:28 AM | 05:49 AM | 12:23 PM | 03:47 PM | 06:55 PM | 08:11 PM |
| Sun, Aug 9 | 04:29 AM | 05:50 AM | 12:23 PM | 03:47 PM | 06:54 PM | 08:10 PM |
Mahd adh Dhahab at a Glance
255 km
Great-circle distance from Mahd adh Dhahab to the Kaaba.
205.4° SSW
Face SSW from true north, not magnetic north.
10.7h – 13.6h
Shortest to longest day — a 2.9-hour swing across the year.
Asia/Riyadh
All times shown are local, adjusted for daylight saving.
20,272
Times are computed for the city centre coordinates.
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Prayer times in Mahd adh Dhahab — common questions
What time is Fajr in Mahd adh Dhahab today?
Fajr in Mahd adh Dhahab begins at 04:25 AM today. Fajr starts at true dawn, when the sun reaches a set angle below the horizon, and ends at sunrise — so this time shifts by a minute or two each day as the season changes.
Which direction is the Qibla from Mahd adh Dhahab?
From Mahd adh Dhahab, the Qibla is 205.4° from true north — roughly SSW. Remember that a phone compass points to magnetic north, so you may need to correct for local magnetic declination.
Which calculation method is used for Mahd adh Dhahab?
These times use the MWL convention, which is the standard recognised across Saudi Arabia. If your mosque follows a different authority, its Fajr and Isha may differ by several minutes — the calculation is identical, only the twilight angle changes.
How much does daylight change through the year in Mahd adh Dhahab?
Day length in Mahd adh Dhahab ranges from about 10.7 hours at midwinter to 13.6 hours at midsummer — a swing of roughly 2.9 hours. This is why Fajr and Isha move so much between seasons while Dhuhr stays close to midday.
Are these times accurate for a place the size of Mahd adh Dhahab?
Yes. Prayer times are computed from Mahd adh Dhahab's own coordinates, not borrowed from a larger neighbouring city, so the astronomy is exactly as accurate as it is for a capital. The only caveat is that we use a single reference point for the settlement.