Prayer Times in Jeddah
Today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha times for Jeddah, calculated live below using Saudi Arabia's official Umm Al-Qura method (Fajr 18.5°, Isha 90 minutes after Maghrib). The adhan (call to prayer) from your nearest mosque always takes precedence over any app or website.
How are Jeddah's prayer times calculated?
Saudi Arabia's official prayer-time method is published by Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah: Fajr at 18.5 degrees below the horizon and Isha fixed at 90 minutes after Maghrib (source: api.aladhan.com/v1/methods, method ID 4, verified 2026-09-08). As the gateway city closest to Makkah, Jeddah follows this same national method used across the Kingdom.
Fajr
Calculated when the sun is 18.5° below the horizon, before sunrise.
Isha
Set at a fixed 90 minutes after Maghrib, rather than a separate solar angle.
Asr
Uses the Standard juristic method (shadow length equals object height), followed by the Shafi, Hanbali and Maliki schools.
Jeddah's prayer times shift noticeably between the short days of December and the long days of June; the live widget above recalculates automatically for today's date, so it stays accurate without anyone updating this page.
Where to pray in Jeddah
Everyday prayer rooms
Every shopping mall, hotel and King Abdulaziz International Airport has a dedicated prayer room (musalla), signed clearly and usually separated for men and women, with ablution (wudu) facilities attached.
Al-Rahma Mosque (Floating Mosque)
Built in 1985 on pillars over the Red Sea at the northern tip of the Corniche, appearing to float on the water at high tide. Jeddah's best-known mosque, see the Corniche guide for more.
Visiting a mosque as a non-Muslim traveller
Multiple Saudi tourism guides confirm that non-Muslim visitors are welcome to view the Al-Rahma Mosque's exterior and grounds outside active prayer times, dressed modestly: no shorts, short skirts or sleeveless tops; women are typically advised to cover their hair (sources: converging Saudi tourism guides, accessed 2026-09-08). The interior prayer hall works a little differently: access depends on staff discretion at the time, since no single official government policy document on this was located during research, so it is worth confirming locally on the day. Either way, the exterior and grounds remain open to visit outside prayer hours.
During Ramadan, Jeddah's rhythm moves into the evening: restaurants and cafes typically shift to evening and late-night hours. During daylight, avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public, even if you are not fasting.
Shops and restaurants are no longer legally required to close during the five daily prayers: a July 2021 circular from the Federation of Saudi Chambers ended the mandatory-closure rule, and enforcement has relaxed further since (source: Asharq Al-Awsat, 17 July 2021, accessed 2026-09-08). Many smaller shops still pause briefly out of habit, while malls, hotels, pharmacies and airports generally keep running; see the local customs and etiquette section on the Jeddah facts page for the fuller picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What calculation method does Saudi Arabia use for prayer times?
Saudi Arabia's official method is Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah: Fajr at 18.5 degrees below the horizon and Isha fixed at 90 minutes after Maghrib. This site's live widget uses that same method (source: api.aladhan.com/v1/methods, method ID 4, verified 2026-09-08).
Why doesn't this page just list today's times as text?
Prayer times shift by a few minutes every single day and change substantially between summer and winter. A number printed once on a static page goes wrong within days, so this page calculates the current day's times live in your browser instead of publishing a fixed table.
Where can I pray in Jeddah as a visitor?
Every mall, hotel and King Abdulaziz International Airport has a dedicated prayer room (musalla), usually signed and separated by gender. The Al-Rahma Mosque (the Floating Mosque), built on pillars over the Red Sea at the northern end of the Corniche, is Jeddah's best-known mosque.
Can non-Muslim visitors enter mosques in Jeddah?
At the Al-Rahma Mosque, multiple travel guides report that non-Muslim visitors may view the exterior and grounds outside active prayer times, dressed modestly; access to the interior prayer hall is generally more limited and depends on staff discretion at the time (sources: multiple converging Saudi tourism guides, accessed 2026-09-08, no single official government policy document located).
Continue exploring: see the Jeddah Corniche guide for the Floating Mosque's setting, or the Jeddah facts page for the rest of the city's essentials.