Prayer Time Buraidah, Saudi Arabia

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Quick reference for Fard, Sunnah and Qasr prayers

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

Today’s salah (namaz) times in Buraidah are Fajr at 4:58 am, Sunrise at 6:20 am, Dhuhr at 11:48 am, Asr at 2:55 pm, Maghrib at 5:16 pm and Isha at 6:46 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 Buraidah. Buraidah, the capital of Al Qassim Province, lies about 320 km north-west of Riyadh, so its prayers come roughly 8 to 12 minutes later than Riyadh’s.

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

Today’s Sunrise in Buraidah is at 6:20 am and Sunset at 5:16 pm. During Ramadan, finish Sehri before Imsak at 4:48 am. The fast begins with the Fajr Adhan at 4:58 am and ends at Maghrib (Iftar) at 5:16 pm. Today’s fasting duration is about 12 hrs 28 min. Al Qassim is one of the Kingdom’s biggest date-growing regions, so fresh Buraidah dates are a favourite way to break the fast at Iftar.

Buraidah Prayer Times for the Next 30 Days

View the complete Buraidah 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 family trips around prayer times in Buraidah. All timings follow the Umm Al-Qura method used in Saudi Arabia.

🕌 Historic Mosques in Buraidah

Buraidah is home to some of the oldest mosques in Al Qassim, several of them carefully restored in the traditional Najdi style. Every mosque in the city calls the Azan by the official Umm al-Qura prayer times shown above.

King Fahd Mosque

📍 Location: City centre, Buraidah

Formerly known as the Great Mosque, it was first built in 1313 AH and is one of the oldest mosques in the city. After expansions under King Abdulaziz, King Saud and King Fahd, it can now hold nearly 7,000 worshippers.

Al-Ajlan Heritage Mosque

📍 Location: Buraidah, outside the old city wall

A heritage mosque more than 350 years old, built in the traditional Najdi style from clay and stone with a roof of tamarisk wood and palm fronds. It reopened for prayers in 2021 after restoration under the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for historical mosques.

Al-Muqbel Mosque

📍 Location: Al Basr district, about 10 km from the city centre

A historic Najdi-style mosque, believed to be the first built in Al Basr. Its restoration added separate prayer areas for men and women and increased its capacity to about 156 worshippers.

Jummah Prayer Time Buraidah

Jummah in Buraidah 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 in the city centre fill up early, so many worshippers arrive 20 to 30 minutes before.

Tahajjud Prayer Time in Buraidah

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 Buraidah and divide them into three; the last part is the last third. During the last ten nights of Ramadan, many mosques in Buraidah hold Qiyam al-Layl in congregation.

Ishraq Prayer Time Buraidah (Salat al-Ishraq)

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

Duha Prayer Time Buraidah (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 Buraidah.

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 Buraidah 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 Buraidah. 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 Buraidah today?

Fajr in Buraidah today is at 4:58 am. The time updates automatically every day and moves by a few minutes from week to week through the year.

Which calculation method is used for Buraidah prayer times?

Buraidah follows the Umm al-Qura method, the official method used by mosques across Saudi Arabia, so the times on this page match the Azan you hear in the city.

Are prayer times in Buraidah the same as in Riyadh?

No. Buraidah lies about 320 km north-west of Riyadh, so its prayers come roughly 8 to 12 minutes later than Riyadh’s.

Are prayer times in Buraidah and Unaizah the same?

Yes, practically. Unaizah is only about 30 km south of Buraidah, so the two cities usually share the same prayer times to the minute.

Is it spelled Buraidah or Buraydah?

Both spellings are used for the same city (in Arabic, بريدة), as well as Buraydah and Burayda. The prayer times on this page apply whichever spelling you search for.

How long after the Adhan is the Iqamah in Buraidah?

Most mosques in Buraidah hold the Iqamah about 20 to 25 minutes after the Adhan, and about 10 minutes after the Adhan at Maghrib.

What time is Jummah prayer in Buraidah?

The Friday Khutbah in Buraidah begins at the Dhuhr Adhan time shown above. Large mosques such as King Fahd Mosque in the city centre fill up early, so arriving 20 to 30 minutes before Dhuhr is a good idea.

Does Isha time change in Ramadan in Buraidah?

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 Buraidah?

From Buraidah, the Qibla points south-west, at about 219° from true north, towards the Kaaba in Makkah.

What time zone is used for Buraidah prayer times?

Buraidah uses Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3), the same as all of Saudi Arabia. There is no daylight saving, so the clocks never change.