Prayer times in Makkah today
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · 2 Jumada II 1448 AH · GMT+3 (UTC+3)
Today's times
Maghrib in Makkah today, Thursday 12 November 2026, is at 5:40 PM (GMT+3). Fajr is at 5:11 AM, Dhuhr 12:05 PM, Asr 3:17 PM and Isha 7:10 PM; tomorrow's Fajr is at 5:12 AM. Times use the Umm al-Qura method (Fajr 18.5°, Isha 90 min after Maghrib, Ramadan: Isha 120 min after Maghrib). The qibla is 172° from true north.
- Umm al-Qura · 18.5° / 90′
- City centre 21.4266; 39.8256
Makkah
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · 2 Jumada II 1448 AH
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Umm al-Qura · Fajr 18.5°, Isha 90 min after Maghrib, Ramadan: Isha 120 min after Maghrib Change method This week
Makkah prayer times this week
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 8 Nov 28 Jumada I 1448 AH | ||||||
| Mon 9 Nov 29 Jumada I 1448 AH | ||||||
| Tue 10 Nov 30 Jumada I 1448 AH | ||||||
| Wed 11 Nov 1 Jumada II 1448 AH | ||||||
| Thu 12 Nov 2 Jumada II 1448 AH | ||||||
| Fri 13 Nov 3 Jumada II 1448 AH | ||||||
| Sat 14 Nov 4 Jumada II 1448 AH |
Hijri dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar, Saudi Arabia's official calendar. The start of Ramadan, Shawwal and Dhul-Hijjah is established by the crescent sighting the Supreme Court announces, so a date may be a day earlier or later.
How times shift in Makkah, November 2026
This month Maghrib moves earlier by 7 min (5:45 PM → 5:38 PM), Fajr moves later by 14 min (5:07 AM → 5:21 AM).
Data: Umm al-Qura calculation per day. Times in GMT+3; dashed line = today.
Qibla direction from Makkah
172.19°
from true north, towards the south. Simply: face south, then turn 8° to the left.
In Makkah the direction changes from one district to the next: face the Kaaba itself. The bearing shown here is measured from the city centre.
- Distance to the Kaaba
- < 1 km
- City coordinates
- 21.4266; 39.8256
Qibla 172.19° · south
Simply: face south, then turn 8° to the left. · < 1 km
Cities near Makkah
| City | Distance | Fajr | Maghrib | Qibla |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Jumum | 25 km | 5:12 AM | 5:40 PM | 148.5° |
| Ta'if | 64 km | 5:09 AM | 5:38 PM | 285.6° |
| Ash Shafa | 64 km | 5:09 AM | 5:39 PM | 307.4° |
| Jeddah | 67 km | 5:14 AM | 5:43 PM | 96.4° |
| Khulays | 96 km | 5:14 AM | 5:41 PM | 147.2° |
| Thuwal | 120 km | 5:15 AM | 5:42 PM | 142.3° |
| Al Lith | 150 km | 5:08 AM | 5:40 PM | 342.0° |
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · Umm al-Qura. Maghrib differs by at most 3 min between these cities.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Maghrib in Makkah today?
5:40 PM (GMT+3) on Thursday 12 November 2026, calculated with the Umm al-Qura method for Makkah's coordinates.
Why can these times differ from my mosque's timetable?
They are calculated with the published Umm al-Qura parameters for the centre of each city and have not yet been checked minute by minute against the official calendar. For congregational prayer follow your local mosque.
Which calculation method is used?
The default for Saudi Arabia is the Umm al-Qura method (Fajr 18.5°, Isha 90 min after Maghrib, Ramadan: Isha 120 min after Maghrib). The parameters are those of the Umm al-Qura calendar, Saudi Arabia's official calendar, as published. You can change the method under Calculation method; your choice is stored on your device only.
Which Asr time is shown for Makkah?
The standard (Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali) Asr at 3:17 PM. The Hanafi Asr is later; choose it under Calculation method.
Do these times apply to Al Jumum and Ta'if?
Almost. Today Maghrib differs from the nearest cities by at most 3 min. Choose your own city to be exact.
Which way is the qibla from Makkah?
In Makkah the direction changes from one district to the next: face the Kaaba itself. The bearing shown here is measured from the city centre. From the city centre: 172.19° from true north.
Sources & calculation
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Method · Umm al-Qura: Fajr 18.5°, Isha 90 min after Maghrib, Ramadan: Isha 120 min after Maghrib; the parameters as published, not yet checked minute by minute against the official calendar
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Sun position · PrayTimes algorithm (open source), city-centre coordinates
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Hijri date · Umm al-Qura, Saudi Arabia's official calendar; the start of Ramadan, Shawwal and Dhul-Hijjah follows the Supreme Court's sighting announcement
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Coordinates · 21.4266; 39.8256 · Asia/Riyadh · GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0