Saudi Arabia
Fajr adhan in Riyadh
Today's adhan at 04:40, Riyadh local time.
Fajr adhan today
04:40
Friday 30 October 2026 · 19 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH
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Fasting duration today: 12 hours and 35 minutes
Today's prayer times in Riyadh
- Imsak
- 04:30
- Fajr
- 04:40
- Sunrise
- 05:59
- Dhuhr
- 11:37
- Asr
- 14:50
- Maghrib
- 17:15
- Isha
- 18:45
Fajr time in other Saudi cities
Compare today's time, minute difference and distance from Riyadh.
About Fajr time in Riyadh
Fajr adhan time in Riyadh is calculated by identifying the moment true dawn appears: the horizontal white light at the city's latitude and longitude. This page uses the Umm al-Qura convention adopted in Saudi Arabia (18.5° below the horizon) and shows today's time, a countdown to the next adhan and a full monthly table. Fajr times swing noticeably between winter and summer, so the monthly table helps you plan suhoor and imsak throughout the month.
Fajr timetable - Riyadh-October 2026
Year range: 03:33 - 05:09
| Date | Today | Weekday | Fajr adhan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | 20 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH | Thu | 04:27 |
| 02 Oct | 21 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH | Fri | 04:28 |
| 03 Oct | 22 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH | Sat | 04:28 |
| 04 Oct | 23 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH | Sun | 04:29 |
| 05 Oct | 24 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH | Mon | 04:29 |
| 06 Oct | 25 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH | Tue | 04:29 |
| 07 Oct | 26 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH | Wed | 04:30 |
| 08 Oct | 27 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH | Thu | 04:30 |
| 09 Oct | 28 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH | Fri | 04:31 |
| 10 Oct | 29 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH | Sat | 04:31 |
| 11 Oct | 30 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH | Sun | 04:31 |
| 12 Oct | 1 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH | Mon | 04:32 |
| 13 Oct | 2 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH | Tue | 04:32 |
| 14 Oct | 3 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH | Wed | 04:33 |
| 15 Oct | 4 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH | Thu | 04:33 |
| 16 Oct | 5 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH | Fri | 04:33 |
| 17 Oct | 6 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH | Sat | 04:34 |
| 18 Oct | 7 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH | Sun | 04:34 |
| 19 Oct | 8 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH | Mon | 04:35 |
| 20 Oct | 9 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH | Tue | 04:35 |
| 21 Oct | 10 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH | Wed | 04:36 |
| 22 Oct | 11 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH | Thu | 04:36 |
| 23 Oct | 12 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH | Fri | 04:36 |
| 24 Oct | 13 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH | Sat | 04:37 |
| 25 Oct | 14 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH | Sun | 04:37 |
| 26 Oct | 15 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH | Mon | 04:38 |
| 27 Oct | 16 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH | Tue | 04:38 |
| 28 Oct | 17 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH | Wed | 04:39 |
| 29 Oct | 18 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH | Thu | 04:39 |
| 30 Oct | 19 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH | Fri | 04:40 |
| 31 Oct | 20 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH | Sat | 04:40 |
Adhan and prayer times vary by location and the calculation method you choose. Check your local authority when they differ.
How Fajr calculation methods differ in Riyadh
Fajr adhan for the same day under several recognised conventions. The minute gap is measured against the UmmAlQura convention this page uses.
| Method | Fajr adhan | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Umm al-Qura, Makkahused here | 04:40 | - |
| Muslim World League | 04:42 | +2 min |
| Egyptian General Authority | 04:35 | -5 min |
| University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi | 04:42 | +2 min |
| Turkey (Diyanet) | 04:42 | +2 min |
| North America (ISNA) | 04:55 | +15 min |
Common questions about Fajr time
- When is Fajr adhan in Riyadh today?
- Fajr adhan time in Riyadh is calculated astronomically using the Umm al-Qura convention adopted in Saudi Arabia, and is shown at the top of this page for the current day in Asia/Riyadh.
- What is the difference between Fajr and Imsak in Riyadh?
- Imsak begins about ten minutes before Fajr adhan and marks the last moment a fasting person refrains from food and drink for the new fasting day.
- Does Fajr time change much between summer and winter in Riyadh?
- Yes, Fajr moves between the shortest winter days and the longest summer days; this page shows the yearly range to help you plan.
Fajr time accuracy and review
- Fajr adhan in Riyadh is calculated using the Umm al-Qura, Makkah convention and the city's coordinates.
- Methodology last reviewed: 7 September 2026
- Reference followed in Saudi Arabia: The Umm al-Qura calendar and the Haramain religious affairs presidency. Your mosque's calendar may differ by a minute or two, and its local time takes precedence.
- Found a difference? Tell us so we can review it · Review policy
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