Prayer Time Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Prayer Rak’ahs & Sunnah Guide

Quick reference for Fard, Sunnah and Qasr prayers

What are today’s prayer times in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia?

Today’s salah (namaz) times in Al Khobar are Fajr at 4:33 am, Sunrise at 5:55 am, Dhuhr at 11:23 am, Asr at 2:30 pm, Maghrib at 4:51 pm and Isha at 6:21 pm. These azan timings follow the official Umm Al-Qura method used across Saudi Arabia, the same timings announced by the Adhan at mosques across the Eastern Province. Al Khobar sits on the Arabian Gulf coast right next to Dammam and Dhahran, so its prayer times are practically the same as Dammam’s and roughly 35 to 45 minutes earlier than Makkah’s.

What are today’s Sehri, Iftar and fasting times in Al Khobar?

Today’s Sunrise in Al Khobar is at 5:55 am and Sunset at 4:51 pm. During Ramadan, finish Sehri before Imsak at 4:23 am. The fast begins with the Fajr Adhan at 4:33 am and ends at Maghrib (Iftar) at 4:51 pm. Today’s fasting duration is about 12 hrs 28 min. In Ramadan, many mosques across Al Khobar serve free Iftar, and the Corniche fills with families breaking their fast by the sea.

Al Khobar Prayer Times for the Next 30 Days

View the complete Al Khobar prayer timetable for the next 30 days, with Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha for each day. It’s useful for planning work, school and Corniche visits around prayer times in Al Khobar. All timings follow the Umm Al-Qura method used in Saudi Arabia.

🕌 Popular Mosques in Al Khobar

Al Khobar’s mosques range from the grand mosque on the seafront to busy neighbourhood masjids downtown. Every mosque in the city calls the Azan by the official Umm al-Qura prayer times shown above.

King Fahd Mosque

📍 Location: Khobar Corniche, facing the sea

The city’s grand mosque, set in a large park facing the Corniche, with two tall minarets at its main entrance. It has a separate women’s section, wheelchair access and plenty of parking, which makes it a popular choice for Jummah.

Jawza Al Qahtani Mosque

📍 Location: Khobar Corniche

One of the most photographed mosques in the Eastern Province. Its bright white dome and minaret stand among palm trees beside the Corniche cycling track.

Abdulaziz Ali AlTurki Mosque

📍 Location: Central Al Khobar

A landmark mosque in the heart of the city. After a recent renovation it offers spacious prayer halls over three levels and a separate prayer room for women.

Jummah Prayer Time Al Khobar

Jummah in Al Khobar is held at Dhuhr time every Friday, and the Khutbah begins around the Dhuhr Adhan time shown above. Large mosques such as King Fahd Mosque on the Corniche fill up early, so many worshippers arrive 20 to 30 minutes before.

Tahajjud Prayer Time in Al Khobar

Tahajjud can be prayed any time after Isha until Fajr, but the best time is the last third of the night. To find it, take the hours between Maghrib and Fajr in Al Khobar and divide them into three; the last part is the last third. During the last ten nights of Ramadan, many mosques in Al Khobar hold Qiyam al-Layl in congregation.

Ishraq Prayer Time Al Khobar (Salat al-Ishraq)

Ishraq is a voluntary (nafl) prayer offered once the sun has fully risen, about 15–20 minutes after sunrise in Al Khobar. Along with Chasht (Duha) and Tahajjud, it is one of the daily Nawafil times.
Ishraq time = Sunrise + 15 to 20 minutes

Duha Prayer Time Al Khobar (Salat al-Duha)

Duha (Chasht) is prayed later in the morning, after Ishraq time, and ends about 10–15 minutes before the Dhuhr Adhan in Al Khobar.

Salah Times in Saudi Arabia – Importance and Benefits

Prayer is one of the five pillars of Islam and holds great importance in the daily lives of Muslims. It builds spiritual connection of a Muslim to its Creator Allah. As stated in the Quran, in Surah Al-Baqarah Ayah 45 “Seek help through patience and prayer“—meaning you should actively turn to steadfast endurance and a deep, humble connection with Allah to ease your heavy burdens.

Importance of Performing Salah on Time

Performing Salah on time is one of the most important acts of worship in Islam and reflects a believer’s obedience and devotion to Allah (SWT). As Allah says in the Holy Quran:

“Indeed, prayer has been prescribed upon the believers at fixed times.” (Surah An-Nisa 4:103)

Offering each prayer within its prescribed time strengthens faith, brings peace to the heart, and helps maintain a disciplined and spiritually balanced life. By observing the correct prayer times every day, Muslims fulfill an essential obligation and keep their connection with Allah strong throughout the day.

Benefits of Performing Salah

Performing Salah strengthens a Muslim’s relationship with Allah (SWT), and develops spiritual discipline in daily life. It teaches punctuality, responsibility, patience, and consistency while reminding believers to place the worship of Allah above worldly matters. Regularly offering prayers at their prescribed times also nurtures piety (Taqwa), increases mindfulness of Allah, brings one heart at peace and planning chores between prayers helps Muslims lead a righteous and balanced life.

Calculation Method for prayer times

The prayer schedule displayed on this website is based on the Umm Al-Qura calculation method, which is widely used throughout Saudi Arabia. Prayer times in Al Khobar change gradually throughout the year due to seasonal changes and the varying length of daylight. During summer, earlier sunrises and later sunsets result in earlier Fajr and later Maghrib prayers, while winter brings later Fajr and earlier Maghrib times in KSA prayer times Al Khobar. This website updates the changes daily to provide accurate prayer timings all year round.

Prayer as a priority in Busy life styles

How to Plan to Offer Salah on Time?

• Check the daily prayer schedule each morning so you know the exact Salah times.
• Set prayer reminders or Azan alerts on your phone to avoid missing prayer times.
• Perform Wudu in advance whenever possible to be ready when the prayer time begins.
• Plan your work and daily activities around Salah so prayer becomes a priority, not an afterthought.
• Pray as soon as the prayer time starts instead of delaying it until the end of its prescribed time.
• Keep a clean prayer mat and prayer clothes ready to make it easier to pray without delay.
• Visit the mosque for congregational prayers whenever possible, especially for Fajr, Maghrib, Isha, and Jumu’ah.
• Make Duas and ask Allah (SWT) for consistency in performing every Salah on time.
• Keep a schedule of Morning and Evening Azkar

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Fajr prayer in Al Khobar today?

The table at the top of this page shows today’s Fajr time for Al Khobar and refreshes automatically every day. Fajr begins at true dawn and moves by a few minutes from week to week across the year.4:33 am

Which calculation method is used for Al Khobar prayer times?

Al Khobar uses the Umm al-Qura method set for all of Saudi Arabia, so the times on this page match the Azan from the city’s mosques.

Are Al Khobar and Dammam prayer times the same?

Yes, for practical purposes. The two cities sit side by side on the Gulf coast, so their prayer times differ by less than a minute.

Are prayer times in Al Khobar the same as in Riyadh?

No. Al Khobar lies further east, so every prayer comes roughly 13 to 15 minutes earlier than in Riyadh.

Where can I pray near the Khobar Corniche?

King Fahd Mosque and Jawza Al Qahtani Mosque both stand right beside the Corniche, and there are several smaller mosques along Corniche Road.

How long after the Adhan is the Iqamah in Al Khobar?

Mosques in Al Khobar usually wait about 20 to 25 minutes between the Adhan and the Iqamah for most prayers, and about 10 minutes at Maghrib.

What time is Jummah prayer in Al Khobar?

Friday prayer in Al Khobar starts at the Dhuhr time shown above. Larger mosques such as King Fahd Mosque fill up early, so plan to arrive 20 to 30 minutes ahead.

Does Isha time change in Ramadan in Al Khobar?

Yes. Under the Umm al-Qura calendar, Isha is normally 90 minutes after Maghrib, but during Ramadan it moves to 2 hours after Maghrib, leaving time for Iftar before Taraweeh.

What is the Qibla direction in Al Khobar?

From Al Khobar, the Qibla points west-southwest, at about 245° from true north, towards the Kaaba in Makkah.

Do Al Khobar prayer times change for daylight saving?

No. Al Khobar follows Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) all year, like the rest of Saudi Arabia, and the clocks never change.